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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Loosen the wheel bolts slightly.

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

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

    Tightening torque: 

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

    NOTE:
    • Safely remove the wheel and tire (A) using the centering pin included in the luggage tray.
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    • Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
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  4. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  5. Remove the split pin and then loosen the nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) by using the SST (09568-2J100).
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  7. Remove the snap pin and then loosen the castle nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0-11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

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  8. Remove the tension arm ball joint by using the SST (09568-2J100).
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  9. Loosen the bolt and nut and than remove the tension arm (A) from the cross member.

    Tightening torque: 

    156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)

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  10. Remove the snap pin and then loosen the castle nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

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  11. Remove the lateral arm ball joint by using the SST (09568-2J100) and than remove front knuckle.
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  12. By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.
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    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.
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  13. Loosen the caulking nut (A) from the driveshaft.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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    NOTE:
    • The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one.
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    • When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.
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    • 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)

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  14. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) and then remove the front knuckle by using the plastic hammer.
    NOTE:
    • When removing the driveshaft, use a plastic hammer in order to avoid shock applied to the axle.
    • When removing the driveshaft, do not forcibly pull or excessively bend the axle to separate.
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  15. Remove the tension arm (A) from the front knuckle.
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  16. Loosen the fork bracket mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)

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  17. Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and than remove the front wheel speed sensor cable bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)

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  18. Loosen the mounting bolt and than remove the fork bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)

    G15548292Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  19. Loosen the mounting bolt and than remove the inner shaft bearing bracket and front driveshaft (A) from the engine oil pan.

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)

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    CAUTION:
    • When removing the driveshaft, be careful not to damage the boot of the shock absorber.
  20. Insert a pry bar (B) between the front differential carrier and separate the passenger side front driveshaft (A).
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    NOTE:
    • Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
    • Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
    • Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force 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 clip whenever the driveshaft is removed from the differential carrier.
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