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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the hub assembly mounting bolts (A) from the knuckle (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Locating Knuckle And Hub Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G12141394Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the screw (A) from the knuckle (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Knuckle And Screw
    G12141395Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.