Repair Procedures: Replacement

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
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)

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper Assembly
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Loosen the bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Loosen the screw and the remove the front disc (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Front Disc
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Loosen the driveshaft nut (A).
Tightening torque:

196.1 ~ 274.5 N.m (20.0 ~ 28.0 kgf.m, 144.6 ~ 202.5 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Identifying Driveshaft Nut
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
CAUTION:
- The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
- After unfolding the lock nut of caulking slot, loosen the lock nut.
Fig 6: Identifying Lock Nut
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (B).
2. Remove the castle nut (C).
Tightening torque:

23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.5 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Identifying Tie Rod End Ball Joint
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:

78.4 ~ 88.2 N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 65.0 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Identifying Lower Arm
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

Fig 9: Identifying Driveshaft
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Loosen the strut 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)

Fig 10: Identifying Knuckle Assembly
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the alignment. (Refer to ALIGNMENT )