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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the snap ring (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring
    G11816251Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the hub assembly from the knuckle assembly.
    1. Install the front knuckle assembly (A) on press.
    2. Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub assembly shaft.
    Fig 2: Installing Front Knuckle Assembly On Press
    G11816252Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly.
    1. Install a suitable tool (A) for removing 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 press.
    Fig 3: Removing Hub Bearing Inner Race From Hub Assembly Using Press
    G11816253Courtesy 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 (B).
    2. Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub bearing outer race.
    3. Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly by using press.
    Fig 4: Removing Hub Bearing Outer Race From Knuckle Assembly Using Press
    G11816254Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Replace hub bearing with a new one.
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