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Removal And Installation

  1. Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13704921Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  2. By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.
    G13704922Courtesy 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.
    G13704923Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. 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)

    G13704924Courtesy 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.
      G13704925Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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    • 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)

      G13704927Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then hold the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13704928Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the brake caliper hose bracket bolt (A) and wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (B). Tightening torque:

    A  : 8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 19.6 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    B  : 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13704929Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13704930Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).
    3. Use the SST (09568-34000).

      Tightening torque: 

      24.5 - 34.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.5 kgf.m, 18.1 - 25.3 lb.ft)

      G13704931Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13704932Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. 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)

    G13704933Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (09568-34000).
    G13704934Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect driveshaft (A) from the axle hub.
    G13704935Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the drive shaft (A) from the transaxle case.
    G13704936Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • When using the pry bar, be careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
    • Do not insert the pry bar too deep, as this may damage the oil seal.
    • Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force as it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
    • Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
    • Support the driveshaft properly.
    • Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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