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Repair Procedures: Removal

Gamma 1.6 T-GDI 

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

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

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

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
    G13052928Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13052929Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • The driveshaft lock nut (A) should be replaced with new ones.
    • After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.

      Caulking depth  : 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)

      G13052930Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
    1. Remove the split pin and nut (A).
    2. Using SST (09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (B) from the knuckle.

      Tightening torque: 

      78.5 - 88.3 N.m (8.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 65.1 lb-ft)

      G13052931Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      G13052932Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the lower arm ball joint.
    1. Remove the snap pin and nut (A).
    2. Using SST (09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (B) from the knuckle.

      Tightening torque: 

      78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)

      G13052933Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      G13052934Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the driveshaft (A) from the front axle assembly (B).
    G13052935Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driver side driveshaft (B) from the transaxle case.
    G13052936Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
    • Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
    • Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
    • Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
    • Support the driveshaft properly.
    • Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
  8. Loosen the inner shaft mounting bolts and then remove the passenger side driveshaft (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb-ft)

    G13052937Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Nu 2.0 MPI 

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

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

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

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
    G13052938Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13052939Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • The driveshaft lock nut (A) should be replaced with new ones.
    • After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.

      Caulking depth  : 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)

      G13052940Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
    1. Remove the split pin and nut (A).
    2. Using SST (09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (B) from the knuckle.

      Tightening torque: 

      78.5 - 88.3 N.m (8.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 65.1 lb-ft)

      G13052941Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      G13052942Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the lower arm ball joint.
    1. Remove the snap pin and nut (A).
    2. Using SST (09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (B) from the knuckle.

      Tightening torque: 

      78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)

      G13052943Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      G13052944Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the driveshaft (A) from the front axle assembly (B).
    G13052945Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the roll rod bracket (A) and then removing the passenger side driveshaft.

    Tightening torque 

    (A)  : 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

    (B)  : 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)

    G13052946Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driver side driveshaft from the transaxle case.
    G13052947Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE:
    • Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
    • Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
    • Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
    • Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
    • Support the driveshaft properly.
    • Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
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