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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    G14561314Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  2. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G14561315Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the brake hose bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G14561316Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then hold the brake caliper assembly with wire.

    Tightening torque: 

    78.4 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb.ft)

    G14561317Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 

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

      G14561318Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
      G14561319Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    1. Remove the lower arm nut (A).

      Tightening torque: 

      58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.ft)

      G14561320Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
      G14561321Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE:
      • When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
      • Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
      • The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.
  7. By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.
    G14561322Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: If there is screw thread (A) on the end of the nut, unlock the caulking by using a chisel and then loosen the nut to prevent damaging driveshaft screw thread.
    G14561323Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the caulking nut (A) from the front axle.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14561324Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one. When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.
      G14561325Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      G14561326Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.
    • If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.

      Caulking depth (A):  1.5 mm (0.0591 in)

      G14561327Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Using a SST (09517-4E000), disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
    G14561328Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the screws and then remove the front brake disc (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.in)

    G14561329Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Loosen the front strut (A) bolts and nuts and then remove the knuckle assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14561330Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the stabilizer boots link boots and ball joint boots.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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