Hyundai Genesis DH Quiz
Drive Shaft and Axle

Front Hub / Steering Knuckle / Tone Wheel Repair Procedures

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 103Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 23Engine Control System/Fuel System — 127Automatic Transmission System (SBC) — 90All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 27Suspension System — 41Steering — 19Restraints — 56Brake System — 56Body (Interior and Exterior) — 211Body Electrical System — 279Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 55
31steps
~196min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
090180270360450294.2217N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

[4WD]
  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 the front hub.
    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  3. Remove the brake caliper assembly. (Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake")
  4. Loosen the drive shaft nut (A), then remove the brake disc by loosening the screw (B-3EA). Tightening torque A: 274.6 ~ 294 N·m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf·m, 202.5 ~ 217.1 ft-lbf) B: 4.9 ~ 5.9 N·m
    • Replace the front hub lock nut with a new one.
    • After installing the lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer, as shown in the illustration below.

      Staking Depth: 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor by loosening the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A) and the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

  6. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the steering knuckle.
    1. Remove the cotter pin.
    2. Remove the castellated nut.
    3. Disconnect the ball joint (A) from the steering knuckle (B) using special service tool (09568-2J100).

      Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  7. Using special service tool (09568-2J100), remove the pinch bolt from the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  8. Loosen the nut, then use special service tool (09568-2J100) to remove the lower arm from the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  9. Using special service tool (09568-2J100), separate the upper arm from the steering knuckle, then remove the steering knuckle assembly.

    Tightening Torque: 78.5 ~ 88 N·m

  10. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the propeller shaft (A) from the axle hub (B).
  11. Loosen the hub mounting bolt and remove the hub assembly (B) from the steering knuckle (A).

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  12. Loosen the bolt and remove the dust cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Use SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly. (Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake")
  14. Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Wheel Alignment")
  15. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  16. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  17. Remove the brake caliper assembly. (Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake")
  18. Remove the brake disc by loosening the screw (A).

    Tightening torque A: 4.9 ~ 5.9 N·m

  19. Remove the wheel speed sensor by loosening the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A) and the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (B).

    : Tightening torque 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

  20. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the steering knuckle.
    1. Remove the cotter pin.
    2. Remove the castellated nut.
    3. Disconnect the ball joint (A) from the steering knuckle (B) using special service tool (09568-2J100).
      Apply a few drops of oil to the special service tool. (Loading contact part)
  21. Loosen the tensioner arm mounting bolt (A), then remove the tensioner arm (B).

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  22. Using special service tool (09568-2J100), remove the lower arm from the steering knuckle.
  23. Using special service tool (09568-2J100), separate the upper arm from the steering knuckle, then remove the steering knuckle assembly.

    Tightening Torque: 78.5 ~ 88 N·m

  24. Loosen the hub mounting bolt and remove the hub assembly (B) from the steering knuckle (A).

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  25. Loosen the bolt and remove the dust cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

  26. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Use SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly. (Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake")
  27. Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Wheel Alignment")
[2WD]

Inspection

  1. Check the hub for cracks and worn splines.
  2. Check the brake disc for scratches and damage.
  3. Check the joint for cracks.
  4. Check the bearing for cracks or damage.

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