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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: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
    G12125169Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: 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 (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: Removing Brake Caliper Bolts & Assembly
    G12125170Courtesy 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: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor
    G12125171Courtesy 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: Removing Driveshaft Caulking Nut From Front Hub
    G12125172Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • The driveshaft caulking nut should be replaced with new ones.
    • After installation driveshaft caulking nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
    Fig 5: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
    G12125173Courtesy 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: Removing Castle Nut
    G12125174Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 7: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle Using SST (09568-3400)
    G12125175Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle by using SST (09568-34000)

    Tightening torque: 

    98.5 ~ 88.3 N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Removing Lower Arm From Knuckle
    G12125176Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Front Hub Assembly
    G12125177Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Remove the disc (A) by loosening the screw.

    Tightening torque: 

    4.9 ~ 5.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Removing Disc & Loosening Screws
    G12125178Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. 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 11: Removing Knuckle Assembly
    G12125179Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.