Kia Rio: Driveshaft and axle / Front Hub / Knuckle
Components and components location
1. Front disc
2. Dust cover
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3. Knuckle
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Repair procedures
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Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub.
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Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the front
wheel and tire.
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| 2. |
By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.
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If there is screw thread (A) on the end of the nut, unlock the
caulking by using a chisel and then loosen the nut to prevent damaging
driveshaft screw thread.
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| 3. |
Remove the caulking nut (A) from the front axle.
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Tightening torque:
274.6 - 294.2 N·m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf·m, 202.5 - 217.0 lb·ft)
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The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one.
When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut
with screw thread (A) on the end.
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Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified
tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.
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If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.
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Caulking depth (A) : 1.5 mm (0.0591 in)
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| 4. |
Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then hold the brake caliper
assembly (A) with wire.
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Tightening torque:
78.4 - 98.0 N·m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf·m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb·ft)
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| 5. |
Remove the brake caliper hose bracket bolt (A) and wheel speed sensor
bracket bolt (B).
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Tightening torque:
A : 8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)
B : 7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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| 6. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
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Remove the split pin (A).
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Remove the castle nut (B).
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| (3) |
Use the SST (09568-34000).
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Tightening torque:
15.7 - 33.3 N·m (2.3 - 3.4 kgf·m, 16.6 - 24.6lb·ft)
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| 7. |
Remove the lower arm bolt and nut (A).
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Tightening torque:
58.8 - 70.6 N·m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf·m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb·ft)
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| 8. |
Remove the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (0K545-A9100).
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After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten
the sub body bolt (A) .
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Input the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub
body bolt.
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| (3) |
Tighten the bolt (C) of the sub body to broaden the gap of the
front knuckle.
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| (4) |
Install the safe wire (A).
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Install a safe wire on the front strut to prevent dropping
the SST and injuring technicians.
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| (5) |
Install the main body (A) between the front strut and the lower
arm.
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To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A)
beside the main body.
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After installing a body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise
util the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.
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| (8) |
Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm
from the front knuckle.
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| 9. |
Loosen the bolts and then remove the strut assembly (A) from the knuckle.
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Tightening torque:
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)
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| 1. |
Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
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| 2. |
Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
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| 3. |
Check the knuckle for cracks
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| 4. |
Check the bearing for cracks or damage.
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| 1. |
Remove the snap ring (A).
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| 2. |
Remove the hub assembly from the knuckle assembly.
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Install the front knuckle assembly (A) on press.
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Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub assembly shaft.
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| 3. |
Remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly.
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Install the hub bearing inner race removal tool (A) on the hub
assembly.
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Fix the hub assembly and the removal tool (A) on the suitable
adapter (B).
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Mount the suitable adapter (C) on the hub assembly shaft.
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Operate the press to remove hub bearing inner race (D) from the
hub assembly.
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| 4. |
Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly.
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Fix the knuckle assembly (A) on the suitable adapter (B).
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Mount the suitable adapter (C) on the hub bearing outer race.
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Operate the press to remove hub bearing outer race from the knuckle
assembly.
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Replace hub bearing with a new one.
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Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly.
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Fix the knuckle assembly (A) on a press.
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Mount a new hub bearing on the knuckle assembly (A).
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Mount the suitable adapter (B) on the hub bearing.
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Operate the press to install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly.
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Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing
because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
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Always use a new wheel bearing assembly.
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Install the hub assembly to the knuckle assembly.
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Fix the hub assembly (A) on the suitable adapter.
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Mount the knuckle assembly (B) on the hub assembly (A).
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Mount the suitable adapter (C) on the hub bearing.
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Operate the press to install the hub assembly (A) to the knuckle
assembly (B).
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Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because
that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
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For ABS/VDC equipped, be sure to check the install direction
of hub bearing ( If the hub bearing is installed oppositely,
ABS/VDC warning light will be illuminate)
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| 3. |
Install the snap ring (A).
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Specifications
Specification
Engine
T/M
Joint type
Max. permissible angle
Outer
Inner
Outer
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Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Front wheel speed sensor connector
2. Front wheel speed sensor
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:
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Repair procedures
Removal
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Driveshaft and axle
