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Front Hub/Knuckle: Removal

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire.
  2. While applying the brakes, remove the split pin (A), then remove the lock nut (B) and washer from the front hub (C).
    Fig 1: Removing Split Pin And Lock Nut
    G04862715Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the caliper (A) from the knuckle (B) and hang the caliper (A) on the front damper (C) with wire (D).
    Fig 2: Identifying Caliper And Knuckle
    G04862750Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Suspending Caliper With Wire
    G04862751Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle (B).
    Fig 4: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor
    G04862725Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle (D) using the special tool (09568-34000).
    NOTE: Be sure to secure the ball joint, remove tool to the vehicle so that it doesn't fall when the ball joint is removed.
    1. Remove the split pin (C).
    2. Remove the lock nut (D).
    3. Disconnect the ball joint (A) from knuckle (B) using the special tool (09568-34000).
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Ball Joint From Knuckle
      G04862753Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts (A) from the knuckle.
    Fig 6: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts
    G04862718Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the strut assembly mounting bolts (A) from the knuckle.
    Fig 7: Identifying Strut Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G04805302Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the hub and knuckle as an assembly.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot and tone wheel.