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Front Hub/Knuckle

  1. Remove the knuckle assembly.
  2. Remove the wheel hub assembly by using the SST.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Wheel Hub Assembly Using Special Tool
    G00525414Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the outer bearing, outer oil seal, outer bearing race and spacer from the wheel hub by using the SST.
    CAUTION: Hold the hub to prevent it from falling.
    Fig 2: Removing Outer Bearing, Outer Oil Seal, Outer Bearing Race & Spacer From Wheel Hub By Using Special Tool
    G00525415Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Discard the oil seal, regardless of condition.
  5. Disassemble the knuckle assembly.
    NOTE: Remove the race gradually and carefully.
  6. Remove the oil seal (inner) with a screwdriver.
  7. Remove the wheel bearing (inner).
  8. Remove the bearing race (inner) with the SST and a hammer.
    CAUTION: Tap on the bearing race (inner) only. Do not remove the dust cover if it is not necessary. Do not reuse the dust cover if it is removed once.
    Fig 3: Removing Bearing Race (Inner) Using Special Tool
    G00525416Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Mark the dust cover and knuckle for the proper reassembly.
  10. Remove the dust cover with a chisel.
    Fig 4: Removing Dust Cover With A Chisel
    G00525417Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.