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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the snap ring (A).
    Fig 1: Locate Snap Ring
    G11795357Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the hub assembly from the knuckle assembly.
    1. Install the front knuckle assembly (A) on press.
    2. Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub assembly shaft.
    Fig 2: Lay Suitable Adapter Upon Hub Assembly Shaft
    G11795358Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly.
    1. Install a suitable tool (A) for removing the hub bearing inner race on the hub assembly.
    2. Lay the hub assembly and tool (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
    3. Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub assembly shaft.
    4. Remove the hub bearing inner race (D) from the hub assembly by using press.
    Fig 3: Lay Hub Assembly And Tool Upon Suitable Adapter
    G11795359Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly.
    1. Lay the hub assembly (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
    2. Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub bearing outer race.
    3. Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly by using press.
    Fig 4: Lay Suitable Adapter Upon Hub Bearing Outer Race
    G11795360Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Replace hub bearing with a new one.
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