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Front Hub / Knuckle: Installation

  1. Install the hub and the knuckle assembly (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Strut Lower Arm Mounting Bolts & Knuckle Assembly
    G03763493Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the strut lower mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque 

    140 ~ 160 Nm (1400 ~ 1600 kgf.cm, 103.3 ~ 118 lbf.ft)

  3. Install the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque 

    100 ~ 120 Nm (1000 ~ 1200 kgf.cm, 73.8 ~ 88.5 lbf.ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm Ball Joint Mounting Bolts
    G03763492Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the tie rod end ball joint (C) to the knuckle.

    Tightening torque 

    45 ~ 60 Nm (450 ~ 600 kgf.cm, 33.2 ~ 44.3 lbf.ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Knuckle, Split Pin & Castle Nut
    G03763496Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    1. Install the castle nut (B).
    2. Install the split pin (A).
  5. Install the wheel speed sensor (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor & Mounting Bolt
    G03763489Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the brake caliper (B), and then tighten the mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque 

    50 ~ 60 Nm (500 ~ 600 kgf.cm, 36.9 ~ 44.3 lbf.ft)

    Fig 5: Identifying Caliper Assembly & Mounting Bolts
    G03763488Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the washer (C), castle nut (B) and split pin (A) to the front hub.

    Tightening torque 

    200 ~ 280 Nm (2000 ~ 2800 kgf.cm, 147.5 ~ 206.6 lbf.ft)

    Fig 6: Identifying Split Pin, Castle Nut & Washer
    G03763483Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the front wheel and tire (A) on the front hub (B).

    Tightening torque 

    90 ~ 110 Nm (900 ~ 1100 kgf.cm, 66.4 ~ 81.2 lbf.ft)

    Fig 7: Identifying Strut Lower Arm Mounting Bolts & Knuckle Assembly
    G03763493Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) then Install the front wheel and tire (A).