Front Hub / Knuckle: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Sedona and 2006 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel & tire assembly (A) from the front hub assembly (B).
Tightening torque N.m (Kgf.m, lb-ft):

90-110 (9.0-11.0, 65-80)

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel & Tire Assembly And Front Hub Assembly
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Remove the wheel speed sensor & wire (A) by loosening the bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor & Wire And Bolts
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Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the strut assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Hose And Strut Assembly
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Unstake the driveshaft lock nut using a chisel and hammer.

Fig 4: Tapping Driveshaft Lock Nut
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Fig 5: Identifying Driveshaft Lock Nut
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Remove the driveshaft lock nut (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

245-275 (24.5-27.5, 177-199)

Fig 6: Identifying Driveshaft Lock Nut
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Remove the caliper assembly (A) from the knuckle and suspend it with wire.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf, m, lb-ft):

85-100 (8.5-10.0, 61-72)

Fig 7: Identifying Caliper Assembly And Bolts
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Fig 8: Suspending Caliper With Wire
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Remove the split pin and castle nut from the tie rod end ball joint.
Tightening torque N.m (Kgf.m, lb-ft):

60-80 (6.0-8.0, 43-58)

Fig 9: Identifying Split Pin And Castle Nut
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Disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle using a SST (09568-4A000).

Fig 10: Identifying Tie Rod End And Knuckle SST (09568-4A000)
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Remove the split pin and lower arm bolt and nut (A).
Tightening torque N.m (Kgf.m, lb-ft):

90-120 (9.0-12.0, 65-87)

Fig 11: Identifying Split Pin And Lower Arm Bolt
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Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly (B).

Fig 12: Tapping Driveshaft And Front Hub Assembly
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Fig 13: Identifying Driveshaft
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Remove the brake disc (A) from the front hub assembly.

Fig 14: Identifying Brake Disc
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Remove the knuckle from the strut assembly by loosening the bolts (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100-120 (10.0-12.0, 72-87)

Fig 15: Identifying Knuckle And Strut Assembly Bolts
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