LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Kia >> 2004 >> Spectra Base, 1.8 1, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Suspension >> Front Suspension >> Front Axle >> Front Hub/Knuckle >> Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Front Hub/Knuckle: Installation

  1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedures.
    NOTE: Tighten the components below to the specified torque as follows:
    Fig 1: Front Hub Torque Specifications
    G00333032Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the strut assembly and the drive shaft in the knuckle.
  3. Tighten the lower arm ball joint nut.
  4. Connect the wheel speed sensor.
  5. Install the caliper assembly in the hub and knuckle assembly which the brake disc is already installed.
  6. Tighten the tie rod end ball joint nut and insert the split pin.
  7. Insert the washer (B) and tighten the lock nut (A).
  8. Insert the split pin (C).
    Fig 2: Installing Front Hub Locknut, Washer & Split Pin
    G00333033Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the wheel and tire and tighten the wheel nuts.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals