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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts (B) slightly.

    Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
    Fig 1: Front Wheel, Tire & Wheel Nuts
    G07368076Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (B) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Unstake the driveshaft lock nut using a chisel and hammer.
    Fig 2: Unstaking Driveshaft Lock Nut
    G07368077Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Driveshaft Lock Nut
    G07368078Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove driveshaft nut (B) from the front hub while applying the break.

    Tightening torque: 

    196.1~274.5N.m (20.0~28.0Kgf.m, 144.6~202.5lb.ft)

    Fig 4: Driveshaft Nut
    G07368079Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.

    Tightening torque: 

    80~100 N.m (8.0~10.0 Kgf.m, 58~72.3lb.ft)

    Fig 5: Brake Caliper Assembly With Mounting Bolts
    G07368080Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).
    3. Disconnect the ball joint (C) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-4A000).

    Tightening torque: 

    23~32 N.m (2.4~3.4 Kgf.m, 17~25 lb.ft)

    Fig 6: Split Pin, Castle Nut & Ball Joint
    G07368081Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)
  7. Remove the wheel speed sensor (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.8~10.8N.m (0.7~1.1Kgf.m, 5.1~7.9lb.ft)

    Fig 7: Wheel Speed Sensor
    G07368082Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the lower arm from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).
    3. Disconnect the lower arm (C) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-4A000).
    Fig 8: Split Pin, Castle Nut & Lower Arm
    G07368083Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and rotor teeth.
  9. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
    Fig 9: Driveshaft
    G07368084Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case (A), and separate the drive shaft from the transaxle case.
    Fig 10: Inserting Pry Bar Between Transaxle Case & Joint Case
    G07368085Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. 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.
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