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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: Identifying Front Tire & Wheel Nuts
    G06495341Courtesy 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 Using Chisel & Hammer
    G06495342Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Lock Nut
    G06495343Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove driveshaft nut (B) from the front hub under applying the break.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Removing Driveshaft Nut
    G06495344Courtesy 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: Identifying Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts & Brake Caliper Assembly
    G06495345Courtesy 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: Identifying Ball Joint, Castle Nut, & Split Pin
      G06495346Courtesy 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: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
    G06495347Courtesy 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: Identifying Lower Arm, Castle Nut, & Split Pin
      G06495348Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 9: Disconnecting Lower Arm From Knuckle Using Special Tool
      G06495349Courtesy 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 10: Identifying Driveshaft
    G06495350Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the strut mount bolts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    137~160 N.m (14.0~16.0 Kgf.m, 144~202 lb.ft)

    Fig 11: Identifying Knuckle Assembly & Strut Mount Bolts
    G06495351Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the snap ring (A).
    Fig 12: Identifying Snap Ring
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  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.