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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel lug 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: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
    G12089230Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Loosen the wheel speed sensor mount bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor From Knuckle
    G12089231Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. 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 3: Removing Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
    G12089232Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (B).
    2. Remove the castle nut (C).

      Tightening torque: 

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

      Fig 4: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle
      G12089233Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove driveshaft coking nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Removing Driveshaft Coking Nut From Front Hub
    G12089234Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION:
    • The rear hub lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
    • After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
    Fig 6: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
    G12089235Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 7: Removing Lower Arm From Knuckle
    G12089236Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Front Hub Assembly
    G12089237Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and tone wheel.
  9. Loosen the strut bolts and nuts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 9: Loosening Strut Bolts And Nuts
    G12089238Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA