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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: Front Wheel And Tire
    G10604748Courtesy 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: Brake Caliper Assembly With Mounting Bolts
    G10604749Courtesy 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: Wheel Speed Sensor With Mounting Bolt
    G10604750Courtesy 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: Driveshaft Caulking Nut
    G10604751Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION:
    • The Driveshaft Lock Nut should be replaced with new ones.
    • After installation of the Driveshaft Lock Nut, stake the Lock Nut using a chisel and hammer as depicted in the graphic below.
    Fig 5: Installing Driveshaft Lock Nut
    G10604752Courtesy 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: Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Split Pin And Castle Nut
      G10604753Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      Fig 7: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle
      G10604754Courtesy 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: Lower Arm Location
    G10604755Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Disconnect the Driveshaft (A) from the front Hub Assembly.
    Fig 9: Driveshaft Of Front Hub Assembly
    G10604756Courtesy 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: Removing Disc With Screw
    G10604757Courtesy 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: Knuckle Assembly With Strut Mounting Bolts
    G10604758Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.