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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "AUXILIARY BATTERY ")

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")

  3. Separate the stabilizer bar link (B) from the strut assembly after removing the nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14957712Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When removing the nut, fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
    • Be careful not to damage the stabilizer bar link boots.
  4. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the lock nut (B) and washer (C).

      Tightening torque: 

      98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

      G14957713Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Do not reuse mounting nut.
    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
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  5. Remove the lower arm mounting nut (A).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the lower arm mounting bolt (B), nut (C) and washer (D).

      Tightening torque: 

      98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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      NOTE: To loosen the nut (C), fix the bolt (B) on the opposite side to prevent it from turning.
  6. Disconnect lower arm ball joint from the knuckle by using the sub body SST (0K545-A9100).
    1. After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A).
      G14957716Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Input the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C) of the sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.
      G14957717Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the safety wire and main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.
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    5. After installing C clamp (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.
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    6. Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
      G14957720Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.
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    NOTE: If there is screw thread (A) on the end of the nut, unlock the caulking by using a chisel and then loosen the nut to prevent damaging driveshaft screw thread.
    G14957722Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the caulking nut (A) from the front axle.

    Tightening torque: 

    294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb.ft)

    G14957723Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one. When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.
      G14957724Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.
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    • Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.
    • If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.

      Caulking depth (A):  1.5 mm (0.0591 in)

      G14957726Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub by using the SST (09517-4E000).
    G14957727Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Removing the driveshaft, do not force pull or over deflect the axle.
  10. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  11. Remove the mounting bolts (B) of the inner shaft bearing bracket assembly (A) and remove the inner shaft.
    G14957728Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the driveshaft (B) by using a pry bar (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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    NOTE:
    • Do not insert the pry bar too deep, as this may damage the oil seal.
    • Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force as it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
    • When using a pry bar, be careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
    • Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
    • Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle.
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