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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Loosen the screw, and then remove the brake disc.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Removing Brake Disc
    G12329329Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the hub assembly mounting bolts from the knuckle.

    Tightening Torque: 

    88.2 - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)

    Fig 2: Removing Hub Assembly Mounting Bolts From Knuckle
    G12329330Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the dust cover bolts and then remove the dust cover.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 3: Removing Dust Cover
    G12329331Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.