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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    G12830602Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  2. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G12830603Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the brake hose bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G12830604Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then hold the brake caliper assembly with wire.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12830605Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      34.3 - 44.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 - 32.5 lb.ft)

      G12830606Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
      G12830607Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    1. Remove the lower arm nut (A).

      Tightening torque: 

      58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.ft)

      G12830608Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
      G12830609Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE:
      • When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
      • Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
      • The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.
  7. By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.
    G12830610Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: If there is screw thread (A) on the end of the nut, unlock the caulking by using a chisel and then loosen the nut to prevent damaging driveshaft screw thread.
    G12830611Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the caulking nut (A) from the front axle.

    Tightening torque: 

    274.6 - 294.2 N.m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 - 217.0 lb.ft)

    G12830612Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one. When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.
      G12830613Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      G12830614Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.
    • If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.

      Caulking depth (A):  1.5 mm (0.0591 in)

      G12830615Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Using a SST (09517-4E000), disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
    G12830616Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the screws and then remove the front brake disc (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft, 43.4 - 52.1 lb in)

    G12830617Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Loosen the front strut (A) bolts and nuts and then remove the knuckle assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

    G12830618Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the stabilizer boots link boots and ball joint boots.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension System - " FRONT ALIGNMENT  ") 

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