Hyundai Tucson LM Quiz
Drive Shaft and Axle

Front Hub / Steering Knuckle / Tone Wheel Repair Procedures

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 1Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 45Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 93Clutch System — 13Manual Transmission — 18Automatic Transmission — 87Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 26Drive Shaft and Axle — 29Suspension System — 35Steering — 20Restraints — 47Brake System — 36Body (Interior and Exterior) — 53Body Electrical System — 202Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 58
23steps
~143min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  2. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, then secure the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.

    Tightening torque: 78.4 ~ 98 N·m

  3. Remove the caulked nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 294.2 ~ 314 N·m N·m (30.0 ~ 32.0 kgf·m, 217.0 ~ 231.5 ft-lbf)

  4. Disconnect the brake hose (A) and the wheel speed sensor (B).

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.8 N·m

  5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the steering knuckle.
    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).
    2. Remove the castellated nut (B).

    Tightening torque: 23.5 ~ 33 N·m

  6. Remove the mounting bolt and nut of the lower arm (A) from the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 98.0 ~ 118 N·m

  7. Loosen the strut mounting bolts (A) and separate the hub and steering knuckle assembly from the strut assembly (B).

    Tightening torque: 137.2 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 ft-lbf)

  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Use SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly. (Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake")
  9. Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Wheel Alignment")

Inspection

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

Disassembly

  1. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring (A).
  2. Remove the hub assembly from the steering knuckle assembly.
    1. Install the front steering knuckle assembly (A) on the press.
    2. Install a suitable adapter (B) onto the hub shaft assembly.
  3. Remove the dust cover (A).
  4. Remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly.
    1. Install a suitable tool (A) for removing the hub bearing inner race onto the hub assembly.
    2. Place the hub assembly and tool (A) on a suitable adapter (B).
    3. Install a suitable adapter (C) onto the hub shaft assembly.
    4. Using a press, remove the hub bearing inner race (D) from the hub assembly.
  5. Remove the hub bearing outer race from the steering knuckle assembly.
    1. Install the hub assembly (A) onto a suitable adapter (B).
    2. Install a suitable adapter (C) onto the hub bearing outer race.
    3. Using a press, remove the hub bearing outer race from the steering knuckle assembly.
  6. Replace the hub bearing with a new one.

Installation

  1. Install the dust cover (A).
  2. Install the hub bearing onto the steering knuckle assembly.
    1. Place the steering knuckle assembly (A) on the press.
    2. Install a new hub bearing onto the steering knuckle assembly (A).
    3. Install a suitable adapter (B) onto the hub bearing.
    4. Install the hub bearing onto the steering knuckle assembly using a press.
  3. Install the hub assembly onto the steering knuckle assembly.
    1. Install the hub assembly (A) onto a suitable adapter (B).
    2. Place the steering knuckle assembly (C) onto the hub assembly (A).
    3. Install a suitable adapter (D) onto the hub bearing.
    4. Using a press, install the hub assembly (A) onto the steering knuckle assembly (C).
  4. Install the snap ring (A).

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