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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Loosen the hub bearing mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    78.4 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb.ft)

    G13281252Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the hub bearing (A) from the knuckle.
    G13281253Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the dust cover (A) from the knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13281254Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.