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Repair Procedures: Reassembly

  1. Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly.
    1. Lay the knuckle assembly (A) on press.
    2. Lay a new hub bearing upon the knuckle assembly (A).
    3. Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub bearing.
    4. Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly by using press.
      Fig 1: Identifying Knuckle Assembly And Adapter
      G08321827Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
      • Always use a new wheel bearing assembly.
  2. Install the dust cover (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Dust Cover
    G08321828Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the hub assembly to the knuckle assembly.
    1. Lay the hub assembly (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
    2. Lay the knuckle assembly (C) upon the hub assembly (A).
    3. Lay a suitable adapter (D) upon the hub bearing.
    4. Install the hub assembly (A) to the knuckle assembly (C) by using press.
      Fig 3: Identifying Adapter, Hub And Knuckle Assembly
      G08321829Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
  4. Install the snap ring (A).
    Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring
    G08321830Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.