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Repair procedures: Installation

  1. Apply gear oil on the drive shaft splines (A) and the contacting surface of differential case oil seal (B).
  2. Before installing the drive shaft (C), set the opening side of the clip (D) facing downward.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Splines, Contacting Surface Of Differential Case Oil Seal, Drive Shaft And Clip
    G06831964Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After installation, check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand.
  4. Install the drive shaft into the knuckle.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.
  5. Install the lower arm assembly bolts (A) to the knuckle.

    Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) : 

    100 ~ 120 (10 ~ 12, 72 ~ 86)

    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm Assembly Bolts
    G06831965Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the tie rod end (A) to the knuckle (B).

    Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) : 

    16 ~ 34 (1.6 ~ 3.4, 12 ~ 25)

    Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod End And Knuckle
    G06831966Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the wheel speed sensor (A) to the knuckle (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor And Knuckle
    G06831967Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. After installing the washer (B) with convex surface outward, install the lock nut (A) and the split pin (C).
    Fig 5: Identifying Lock Nut, Washer And Split Pin
    G06831968Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the wheel and tire.