Hyundai Sonata LF Quiz
Drive Shaft and Axle

Front Hub — Axle Repair Procedures

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General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 90Engine Electrical System — 58Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 114Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 50Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 213Body Electrical System — 241Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 52
27steps
~162min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

Front Hub Assembly
  1. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the wheel cap (A).
    Be careful not to damage the wheel cap (A) when removing it.
  3. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m
    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  4. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, then secure the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.

    Tightening Torque: 78.5 ~ 98 N·m

  5. Remove the driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub while applying the brake. Tightening torque: 274.6 ~ 294 N·m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf·m, 202.5 ~ 217.1 lb-ft)
    • Replace the front hub dust cover with a new one.
    • After installing the caulked nut (A), stake the caulked nut using a chisel and hammer, as shown in the illustration below.
  6. Loosen the front brake disc set screw and remove the front brake disc (A).

    Tightening Torque: 4.9 ~ 5.8 N·m

  7. Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the hub bearing (A).

    Tightening Torque: 78.5 ~ 98 N·m

  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  10. Remove the wheel cap (A).
    Be careful not to damage the wheel cap (A) when removing it.
  11. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m
    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  12. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, then secure the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.

    Tightening Torque: 78.5 ~ 98 N·m

  13. Remove the driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub while applying the brake. Tightening torque: 274.6 ~ 294 N·m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf·m, 202.5 ~ 217.1 lb-ft)
    • Replace the front hub dust cover with a new one.
    • After installing the caulked nut (A), stake the caulked nut using a chisel and hammer, as shown in the illustration below.
  14. Loosen the front brake disc set screw and remove the front brake disc (A).

    Tightening Torque: 4.9 ~ 5.8 N·m

  15. 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: 34.3 ~ 44 N·m

  16. Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 8.8 ~ 13.7 N·m

  17. Loosen the lower arm mounting bolts and remove the lower arm (A).
    1. Remove the cotter pin (B).
    2. Loosen the nut and mounting bolt.

      Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  18. Disconnect the drive shaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
  19. Loosen the strut mounting bolts and remove the knuckle assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 137.3 - 157 N·m N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 - 115.7 ft-lbf)

  20. Install in the reverse order of removal. 488.3
Front Axle Assembly

Disassembly

  1. Loosen the hub mounting bolt and remove the hub assembly from the axle.

    Tightening Torque: 78.5 ~ 98 N·m

  2. Loosen the dust cover mounting bolts (A) and remove the dust cover from the axle.

    Tightening torque: 6.8 ~ 10.7 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.

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