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Repair procedures: Disassembly

  1. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers
    G06831995Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the hub assembly from the knuckle assembly.
    1. Install the front knuckle assembly (A) on a press.
    2. Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub assembly shaft.
    3. Remove the hub assembly from the knuckle assembly (A) by using a press.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Knuckle Assembly And Suitable Adapter
      G06831996Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly.
    1. Install a suitable tool (A) to remove the hub bearing inner race on the hub assembly.
    2. Lay the hub assembly and tool (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
    3. Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub assembly shaft.
    4. Remove the hub bearing inner race (D) from the hub assembly by using a press.
      Fig 3: Removing Hub Bearing Inner Race From Hub Assembly
      G06831997Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly.
    1. Lay the hub assembly (A) upon a suitable adapter.
    2. Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub bearing outer race.
    3. Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly by using a press.
      Fig 4: Removing Hub Bearing Outer Race From Knuckle Assembly
      G06831998Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Replace the hub bearing with a new one.
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