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Removal And Installation

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    G13304312Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      34.3 - 44.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 - 32.5 lb.ft)

      G13304313Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    G13304314Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    1. Remove the lower arm nut (A).

      Tightening torque: 

      58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.ft)

      G13304315Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    G13304316Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
    • Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
    • The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.
  5. By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.
    G13304317Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: If there is screw thread (A) on the end of the nut, unlock the caulking by using a chisel and then loosen the nut to prevent damaging driveshaft screw thread.
    G13304318Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the caulking nut (A) from the front axle.

    Tightening torque: 

    274.6 - 294.2 N.m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 - 217.0 lb.ft)

    G13304319Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one. When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.
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      G13304321Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.
    • If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.

      Caulking depth (A):  1.5 mm (0.0591 in)

    G13304322Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Using a SST (09517-4E000), disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
    G13304323Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Do not pull or twist excessively to remove the axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.
  8. Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case (B) and joint case (C), and separate the drive shaft (D) from the transaxle case.

    [LH] 

    G13304324Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH]

    G13304325Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When using the pry bar, be careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
    • Do not insert the pry bar too deep, as this may damage the oil seal.
    • Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force as it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
    • Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
    • Support the driveshaft properly.
    • Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
    • Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots and ball joint boots.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")

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