Kia Soul EV: Front Axle Assembly / Front Hub / Knuckle 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 front hub.
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). |
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Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.
Tightening torque:
21.6 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)
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Remove the brake pads (A). |
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), 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)
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Loosen the front brake disc mount screw (B) and then remove the front brake disc (A).
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 driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub.
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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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
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Remove the split pin (A). |
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Remove the castle nut (B). |
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Use the SST (09568-34000).
Tightening torque:
23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
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When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint. |
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Keep SST tied to the car because there is arisk of injury by dropping the SST duringremoval of the lower arm ball joint. |
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The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower
arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.
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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)
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 70.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1 lb-ft)
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Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly. |
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Loosen the strut mounting bolts (A) and then remove the knuckle assembly (B).
Tightening torque:
137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 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.
Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
(Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake") |
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Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment") |
Components
1. Brake disc 2. Wheel hub assembly 3. Hub bolt 4. Dust cover 5. Knuckle 6. Hub bearing 7. Snap ring
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Other information:
Specifications
ItemSpecificationFront/Rear parking assist system control unitRated voltageDC 12VOperation range30~120 cm(11.8~47.2 in)Operation voltageDC 9V~16VOperation currentMax. 300 mAOperation temperature -30~+80 °COperation frequency48 ± 5 KHzNumber of sensorsFront : 4EA(Left, Righ ...
Component Location
1. Center pillar lower trim2. Center pillar upper trim
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