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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

    Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. 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
    G09150687Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. 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
    G09150688Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
    G09150689Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove driveshaft caulking nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Identifying Driveshaft Caulking Nut
    G09150690Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    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.
    Fig 5: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
    G09150691Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (B).
    2. Remove the castle nut (C).
    3. Use the SST (09568-3400)

      Tightening torque: 

      23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.5 lb-ft)

      Fig 6: Identifying Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Split Pin And Castle Nut
      G09150692Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      Fig 7: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle Using Tool
      G09150693Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle by using SST (09568-34000)

    Tightening torque: 

    98.5 ~ 88.3 N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Identifying Lower Arm
    G09150694Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
    Fig 9: Identifying Front Hub Assembly Driveshaft
    G09150695Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Remove the disc (A) by loosening the screw.

    Tightening torque: 

    4.9 ~ 5.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Identifying Disc And Mounting Screws
    G09150696Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. 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 11: Identifying Knuckle Assembly And Strut Mounting Bolts
    G09150697Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.