Hyundai Kona: Front Axle Assembly / Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel Repair procedures
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing
the front wheel and tire (A).
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Remove the front brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake")
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Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).
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Tightening torque :
274.6 - 294.2 N.m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 - 217.0 lb-ft)
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The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new
ones.
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After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock
nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration
below.
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Caulking depth : 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
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Remove the split pin (C).
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Using SST(09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (A) from the
knuckle.
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Tightening torque :
23.5 - 34.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.5 kgf.m, 18.1 - 25.3 lb-ft)
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Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint
by using SST(09568-1S100).
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Tightening torque :
58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb-ft)
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Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).
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Loosen the screw and then remove the front disc (A).
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Tightening torque :
4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb-ft)
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Remove the driveshaft (A) from the front axle assembly (B).
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Remove the hub bearing (A) from the front knuckle.
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Tightening torque :
78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)
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Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the dust cover (A).
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Tightening torque :
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)
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Loosen the bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A).
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Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.5 - 8.7 lb-ft)
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Loosen the strut mounting bolts, nuts and then remove the knuckle assembly
(A).
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Tightening torque :
156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)
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Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
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Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
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Check the knuckle for cracks.
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Check the bearing for cracks or damage.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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Components
1. Disc brake
2. Hub bearing
3. Dust cover
4. Front knuckle
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Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel Components and components location