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Repair Procedures: Reassembly

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  1. Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly.
    1. Lay the knuckle assembly (A) on 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 press.
      Fig 1: Knuckle Assembly & Adapter
      G08308173Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because that 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.
    2. Lay the knuckle assembly (B) upon the hub assembly (A).
    3. Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub bearing.
    4. Install the hub assembly (A) to the knuckle assembly (B) by using press.
      Fig 2: Hub Assembly, Knuckle Assembly & Adapter
      G08308174Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
  3. Install the snap ring (A).
    Fig 3: Snap Ring
    G08308175Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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