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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: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire
    G00537581Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    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: Identifying Brake Caliper Assembly And Mounting Bolts
    G08805257Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  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: Identifying Brake Hose, Mounting Bracket, Wheel Speed Sensor And Bracket
    G08805258Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  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: Identifying Driveshaft Nut
    G00537582Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    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 the illustration below.
    Fig 5: Staking Driveshaft Lock Nut
    G00537583Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 

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

      Fig 6: Identifying Split Pin And Castle Nut
      G08805261Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  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 7: Identifying Knuckle Lower Arm
    G08805262Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
    Fig 8: Identifying Front Hub Assembly Driveshaft
    G00537584Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  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 9: Identifying Knuckle Assembly And Strut Mounting Bolts
    G08805264Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.