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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

    Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

    Tightening Torque: 

    88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
    G11845587Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then hold the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.

    Tightening Torque: 

    78.4 ~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Removing Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
    G11845588Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the brake hose mounting bracket (A) & wheel speed sensor (B) & bracket (C).

    Tightening Torque (B, C): 

    7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Removing Brake Hose Mounting Bracket And Wheel Speed Sensor And Bracket
    G11845589Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.

    Tightening Torque: 

    196.1 ~ 274.5 N.m (20.0 ~ 28.0 kgf.m, 144.6 ~ 202.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Removing Driveshaft Nut
    G11845590Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
    • After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in illustration below.
    Fig 5: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
    G11845591Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).
    3. Use the SST (09568-34000).

    Tightening Torque: 

    23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Removing Castle Nut
    G11845592Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 7: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle
    G11845593Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.

    Tightening Torque: 

    196.1 ~ 274.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 144.6 ~ 202.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Removing Lower Arm From Knuckle
    G11845594Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
    Fig 9: Removing Driveshaft From Front Hub Assembly
    G11845595Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Loosen the strut mounting bolts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Removing Knuckle Assembly
    G11845596Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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