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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: 

    88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Wheel And Tire
    G09777830Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.

    Tightening torque: 

    21.6 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Caliper And Guide Rod Bolt
    G09777831Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the brake pads (A).
    Fig 3: Brake Pads
    G09777832Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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)

    Fig 4: Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
    G09777833Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Brake Caliper Assembly
    G09777834Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the front brake disc mount screw (B) and then remove the front brake disc (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    4.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Front Brake Disc And Mount Screws
    G09777835Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub under applying the break.

    Tightening torque: 

    240.3 ~ 269.7 N.m (24.5 ~ 27.5 Kgf.m, 177.2 ~ 197.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Driveshaft Nut
    G09777836Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    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 .
      Fig 8: Installing Driveshaft Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
      G09777837Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).
    3. Use the SST (09568-34000).

      Tightening torque: 

      23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

      Fig 9: Split Pin, Castle Nut & Tie Rod End Ball Joint
      G09777838Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 10: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint Using SST
      G09777839Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION:
      • When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
      • Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
      • 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.
  9. Loosen the mount bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 11: Wheel Speed Sensor
    G09777840Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 ~ 70.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 12: Lower Arm
    G09777841Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
    Fig 13: Driveshaft
    G09777842Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Loosen the strut mounting bolts (A) and then remove the knuckle assembly (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 14: Knuckle Assembly & Bolts
    G09777843Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.