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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to " Removal  ") 

  3. Separate the stabilizer bar link (A) from the strut assembly after removing the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb.ft)

    NOTE:
    • When removing the nut, fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
    • Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
    G13834603Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
    1. Remove the split pin (C).
    2. Remove the lock nut (B) and washer (A).

      Tightening torque: 

      98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

      G13834604Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Do not reuse mounting nut.
    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
      G13834605Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the lower arm mounting nut (A).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the lower arm mounting nut (B) and washer (C).

      Tightening torque: 

      98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

      G13834606Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: To remove the nut (B), fix the bolt on the opposite side to prevent it from turning.
      G13834607Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect lower arm ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (0K545-A9100).
    1. After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A)
      G13834608Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Input the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C) of the sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.
      G13834609Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the safe wire and main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.
      G13834610Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. After installing C clamp (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.
      G13834611Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
      G13834612Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking, by hammering on a chisel.
    G13834613Courtesy 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 remove the nut to prevent damaging driveshaft screw thread.
    G13834614Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the caulking nut (A) from the front axle.

    Tightening torque: 

    294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb.ft)

    G13834615Courtesy 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.
      G13834616Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.
      G13834617Courtesy 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)

      G13834618Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub by using the SST (09517-4E000).
    G13834619Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Removing the driveshaft, do not force pull or over deflect the axle.
  10. Separate the front driveshaft (A) from the knuckle assembly (B).

    [LH] 

    G13834620Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    G13834621Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the mounting bolts (A) then remove the inner shaft bearing bracket (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.1 - 50.6 lb.ft)

    [G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA ll, 2WD] 

    G13834622Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA ll, AWD] 

    G13834623Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [G 2.5 T-GDI Theta lll, 2WD] 

    G13834624Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the driveshaft (B) by using a pry bar (A).

    [LH] 

    G13834625Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    G13834626Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • 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.
    • When using a pry bar, be careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
    • Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
    • Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle.
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