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Front Hub/Knuckle: Removal

  1. Remove the wheel & tire assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel And Tire Assembly
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  2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor bracket (A) from the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket
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  3. Disconnect the brake hose bracket (A) from the knuckle.
    Fig 3: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket
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  4. After loosening the bolts (A), remove the caliper assembly (B) and suspend it with wire.
    Fig 4: Identifying Caliper Assembly Bolts
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    Fig 5: Identifying Caliper Assembly
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  5. Remove the split pin (A) and driveshaft castle nut (B) from the front hub.
    Fig 6: Identifying Split Pin And Driveshaft Castle Nut
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  6. Remove the 2 bolts (A) and disconnect the knuckle from the lower arm assembly.
    Fig 7: Identifying Knuckle Bolts
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  7. Using the special tool (09568-4A000), disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Tie Rod Using Tool (09568-4A000)
    G04880314Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Driveshaft
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  9. Loosen the upper arm mounting nut but do not remove it.
  10. Using the special tool (09568-4A000), disconnect the knuckle from the upper arm assembly (A).
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Knuckle From Upper Arm Using Special Tool (09568-4A000)
    G04880316Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the front axle and knuckle together.
  12. Installation is the reverse of removal.