Repair Procedures: Reassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Kia Optima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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
  Courtesy 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.
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
  Courtesy 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.
Install the snap ring (A).

Fig 3: Snap Ring
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.