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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire
    G10588915Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, 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 2: Identifying Brake Caliper Assembly
    G10588916Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.

    Tightening torque:  215.7 ~ 254.9 N.m (20.0 ~ 26.0 kgf.m, 159.1 ~ 188.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Nut
    G10588917Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION:
    • The front hub lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
    • After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
    Fig 4: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
    G10588918Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Loosen the front brake disc mount screw and then remove the front brake disc (A).

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

    Fig 5: Locating Front Brake Disc Mount Screw & Brake Disc
    G10588919Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (C).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).

      Tightening torque:  34.3 ~ 44.0 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)

      Fig 6: Identifying Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Split Pin & Nut
      G10588920Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. 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 7: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
    G10588921Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.

    Tightening torque:  98.0 ~ 117.6 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Identifying Lower Arm
    G10588922Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
    Fig 9: Identifying Driveshaft
    G10588923Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the drive shaft (B) from the transaxle case.
    Fig 10: Inserting Pry Bar Between Transaxle & Joint Case To Separate Driveshaft From Transaxle Case
    G10588924Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION:
    • Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
    • Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
    • Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
    • Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
    • Support the driveshaft properly.
    • Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
  12. Check the alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")

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