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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
    G08807235Courtesy 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 place the brake caliper assembly (A) 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
    G08807236Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
    G08807237Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove driveshaft caulking 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 Caulking Nut
    G08807238Courtesy 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 Using Tool
    G08807239Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (B).
    2. Remove the castle nut (C).
    3. Use the SST (09568-3400)

      Tightening torque: 

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

      Fig 6: Identifying Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Split Pin And Castle Nut
      G08807240Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      Fig 7: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle Using SST (09568-3400)
      G08807241Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle by using SST (09568-34000)

    Tightening torque: 

    78.5 ~ 88.3 N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Identifying Lower Arm
    G08807242Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
    Fig 9: Identifying Driveshaft
    G08807243Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the drive shaft (B) from the transaxle case.
    Fig 10: Inserting Pry Bar Between Transaxle Case And Joint Case
    G08807244Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION:
    • 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 retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.