Front Hub - Axle: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

Remove the front wheel and tire from front hub.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
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Fig 4: Identifying Brake Caliper Assembly
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Remove the split pin (B), then remove castle nut (A) and washer (C) from the front hub under applying the break.

Fig 5: Identifying Split Pin, Castle Nut And Washer
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Remove the ball joint assembly mounting bolt (A) from the knuckle.

Fig 6: Identifying Ball Joint Assembly Mounting Bolt
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin and castle nut.
2. Disconnect the ball joint (A) from knuckle by using the special tool (09568-4A000).
Fig 7: Identifying Ball Joint
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CAUTION: Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)
Remove the brake disc (A) from the front hub assembly after remove the screws (B).

Fig 8: Identifying Brake Disc, Front Hub Assembly And Screws
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Remove the strut assembly mounting bolts (A) and nuts.

Fig 9: Identifying Strut Assembly Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the hub and knuckle assembly.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and rotor teeth.