Kia Forte BD Quiz
Drive Shaft and Axle

Rear Hub — Carrier

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
38steps
~228min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

[Disc Type - Twist Beam Axle]

1. Rear Brake Disc
2. Rear Hub Bearing		 3. Dust Cover
4. Rear Carrier

[Disc Type - Multi-Link]

1. Rear Brake Disc
2. Rear Hub Bearing Assembly		 3. Dust Cover
4. Rear Carrier

[Drum Type]

1. Rear Brake Assembly
2. Hub and Bearing Assembly		 3. Rear Brake Drum

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

[Disc Type - Twist Beam Axle]

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

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor (A).

  3. Release the parking brake lever. The parking brake cable is slack.

  4. Remove the retaining clip (A), then disconnect the parking brake cable (B).

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

    Tightening torque: 63.7–74 N·m

  6. Loosen the screws and remove the rear 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)

  7. Remove the rear hub bearing (A) and dust cover (B).

    Tightening torque:

    Rear hub bearing: 49.0–59 N·m lbf·ft

    Dust cover: 6.9–10.8 N·m

  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

[Disc Type - Multi-Link]

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  3. Remove the rear brake caliper.

    (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

  4. Remove the rear brake disc (A) by loosening the screws.

    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)

  5. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).

  6. Loosen the lower mounting bolt and nut, then remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the rear carrier.

    Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

  7. Remove the trailing arm.

    1. Loosen the trailing arm mounting bolts (A) from the body.

      Tightening torque: 98.1–118 N·m

    2. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor wire (A) by loosening the bolt (B).

      Tightening torque: 8.8 - 13.7 N·m

    3. Remove the trailing arm (C) by loosening the bolts (D).

      Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

  8. Disconnect the rear upper arm (A) from the rear carrier.

    Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

  9. Disconnect the rear sub arm (A) from the rear carrier.

    Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

  10. Disconnect the rear lower arm (B) from the rear carrier.

    Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

  11. Remove the rear axle assembly (A).

  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  13. Check the alignment.

    (See Suspension System - "Wheel Alignment")

[Drum Type]

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

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  2. Disconnect the parking brake clip (A).

  3. Loosen the bolt and remove the parking brake cable (A).

    Tightening torque: 18.6 – 26 N·m

  4. Loosen the screw (A) and remove the disc (B).

    Tightening torque: 4.9–5.8 N·m

  5. Remove the springs (A, B, C).

  6. Remove the boot (A).

  7. Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) from the lever (B).

  8. Remove the brake hose (A) and loosen the cylinder bolt.

  9. Loosen the hub mounting bolt and remove the hub (A) from the torsion beam.

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–59 N·m

  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Disassembly

[Disc Type - Multi-Link]

  1. Remove the hub bearing (A) from the rear carrier.

    Tightening torque: 88.3–108 N·m

  2. Remove the dust cover (A) from the rear carrier.

    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 rear axle beam for cracks.

  4. Check the bearing for cracks or damage.

Test yourself

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