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Front Axle Hub/Knuckle: Removal

  1. Raise vehicle and support it with safety stand.
  2. Loosen four wheel nuts.
  3. Remove wheel and tire.
  4. Loosen a locknut and two brake rotor screws.
  5. Remove brake caliper assembly and brake rotor.
    NOTE: Do not  damage dust boot.
  6. Loosen and remove nut and disconnect tie-rod end with SST (0K130 283 021). 
  7. Disconnect stabilizer bar from control link on lower control arm.
  8. Disconnect ball joint of lower control arm from steering knuckle.
  9. Remove steering knuckle and wheel hub.
  10. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End
    G01078326Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.