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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)

    G14561333Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  2. 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)

    G14561334Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.
    G14561335Courtesy 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.
    G14561336Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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)

    G14561337Courtesy 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.
      G14561338Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      G14561339Courtesy 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)

      G14561340Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Using a SST (09517-4E000), disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
    G14561341Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. 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)

    G14561342Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Loosen the bolts and remove the hub bearing assembly (A) from the front knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

    G14561343Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.