Kia Forte BD Quiz
Drive Shaft and Axle

Front Hub/Knuckle

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
20steps
~130min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 20

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Front Brake Disc
2. Front Hub Bearing		 3. Dust Cover
4. Hub

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

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

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  2. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 8.8 - 13.7 N·m

  3. Disconnect the brake hose bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 8.8 - 13.7 N·m

  4. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A) and hang the brake caliper assembly with wire.

    Tightening torque: 78.4–98 N·m

  5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle using SST (09568-1C100).

    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).

    2. Remove the castellated nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 34.3–44 N·m

    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle using SST (09568-1C100).

  6. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle using SST (09568-1S100).

    1. Remove the lower arm nut (A).

      Tightening torque: 58.8–71 N·m

    2. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle using SST (09568-1S100).

  7. Unstake the drive shaft hub nut lock by tapping a chisel with a hammer.

  8. Remove the staked nut (A) from the front axle.

    Tightening torque: 274.6 - 294 N·m

  9. Using SST (09517-4E000), disconnect the propeller shaft from the axle hub.

  10. Loosen the bolts and remove the front brake disc (A).

    Tightening torque:

    4.9–5.9 N·m (0.5–0.6 kgf·m, 3.6–4.3 ft·lbf, 43.4–52.1 in·lbf)

  11. Loosen the bolts and nuts of the front strut (A) and remove the steering knuckle. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

    Tightening torque: 156.9–176 N·m

  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  13. Inspect the front wheel alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension System - Front Wheel Alignment)

Disassembly

  1. Remove the hub bearing (A) from the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 98.0–118 N·m

  2. Remove the dust cover (A) from the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

  3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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.

Test yourself

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