Kia Cee'd: Front Axle Assembly / Front Hub / Knuckle / Repair procedures
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub .
Tightening torque:
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the
rear wheel and tire (A).
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake
caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Tightening torque:
78.4 ~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
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Remove driveshaft caulking nut (A) from the front hub under applying
the brake.
Tightening torque:
274.4 ~ 294.3 N.m ( 28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf.m, 202.4 ~ 217.0 lb-ft)
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The front hub lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
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After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using
a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the
SST (09568-34000).
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Remove the split pin (A).
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Remove the castle nut (B).
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Use the SST (09568-34000).
Tightening torque:
23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
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When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust
cover of lower arm ball joint.
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Keep SST tied to the car because there is a
risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing
the lower arm ball joint.
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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.
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Remove the wheel speed sensor(A).
Tightening torque:
6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)
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Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:
98.0 ~ 117.6 N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7 lb-ft)
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Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
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Loosen the knuckle upper mounting bolts and then remove the knuckle
assembly (A).
Tightening torque:
137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
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Loosen the mounting screws (A-2ea) and then remove the brake disc (B)
from the hub.
Tightening torque:
4.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)
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Loosen the bolts (A-4ea) and then remove the knuckle (B) from the hub
(C).
Tightening torque:
78.5 ~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
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Loosen the bolts (A-3ea) and then remove the dust cover (B) from the
knuckle.
Tightening torque:
6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)
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Reassembly in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
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Check the knuckle for cracks.
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Check the bearing for cracks or damage.
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Pad surface of brake assembly and sliding surface of brake disc must
be free from grease, oil, rust and other foreign substances.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
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Components
1. Tire
2. Drive shaft coking nut
3. Brake disc
4. Dust cover
5. Wheel hub assembly
6. Knuckle
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