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Repair procedures: Reassembly

  1. Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly.
    1. Lay the knuckle assembly (A) on a press.
    2. Lay a new hub bearing upon the knuckle assembly (A).
    3. Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub bearing.
    4. Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly by using a press.
      Fig 1: Installing Hub Bearing To Knuckle Assembly
      G06832001Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because it can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
      Always use a new wheel bearing assembly.
  2. Install the hub assembly to the knuckle assembly.
    1. Lay the hub assembly (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
    2. Lay the knuckle assembly (C) upon the hub assembly (A).
    3. Lay a suitable adapter (D) upon the hub bearing.
    4. Install the hub assembly (A) to the knuckle assembly (C) by using a press.
      Fig 2: Installing Hub Assembly To Knuckle Assembly
      G06832002Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because it can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
  3. Install the snap ring (A) with a snap ring pliers.
    Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring With Snap Ring Pliers
    G06832003Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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