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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the brake disc (B) from the knuckle assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    4.9 ~ 5.9N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Brake Disc, Knuckle Assembly And Bolts
    G12171972Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the hub assembly mounting bolts (B) from the knuckle (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    78.4 ~ 98.0N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Removing Hub Assembly Mounting Bolts And Knuckle
    G12171973Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the hub assembly (C) and the dust cover (B) from the knuckle (A).
    CAUTION: Do not disassemble the hub assembly.
    Fig 3: Locating Hub Assembly, Dust Cover And Knuckle
    G12171974Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.