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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel lug nuts slightly.

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

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

    Tightening torque: 

    88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Front Wheel And Tire
    G10367761Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Loosen the wheel speed sensor mount bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Wheel Speed Sensor
    G10367762Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then place the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 3: Brake Hose Mounting Bracket, Wheel Speed Sensor And Bracket
    G10367763Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (B).
    2. Remove the castle nut (C).

      Tightening torque: 

      34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)

      Fig 4: Castle Nut And Split Pin
      G10367764Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove driveshaft coking nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.

    Tightening torque: 

    274.6 ~ 294.2 N.m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 ~ 217.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Driveshaft Coking Nut
    G10367765Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION:
    • The rear hub lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
    • After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
    Fig 6: Staking Rear Hub Lock Nut
    G10367766Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    98.0 ~ 117.6 N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Knuckle Lower Arm With Bolt
    G10367767Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Front Hub Assembly Driveshaft
    G10367768Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and tone wheel.
  9. Loosen the strut bolts and nuts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 9: Knuckle Assembly Strut Bolts And Nuts
    G10367769Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA