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# Kia Soul EV: Front Axle Assembly / Front Hub / Knuckle Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Front Axle Assembly / Front Hub / Knuckle Repair procedures

Replacement

1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. | Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

3. | Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.
Tightening torque: 21.6 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)

4. | Remove the brake pads (A).

5. | Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Tightening torque: 78.4 ~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

6. | Loosen the front brake disc mount screw (B) and then remove the front brake disc (A).
Tightening torque: 4.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

7. | Remove driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub.
Tightening torque: 274.6 ~ 294.2 N.m (28.0 ~ 30.0 Kgf.m, 202.5 ~ 217.0 lb-ft)
• | The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
• | After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.

8. | Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
(1) | Remove the split pin (A).
(2) | Remove the castle nut (B).
(3) | Use the SST (09568-34000).
Tightening torque: 23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
• | When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
• | Keep SST tied to the car because there is arisk of injury by dropping the SST duringremoval of the lower arm ball joint.
• | The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.

9. | Loosen the mount bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from knuckle.
Tightening torque: 6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

10. | Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque: 58.8 ~ 70.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1 lb-ft)

11. | Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

12. | Loosen the strut mounting bolts (A) and then remove the knuckle assembly (B).
Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

Inspection

1. | Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.

2. | Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.

3. | Check the knuckle for cracks.

4. | Check the bearing for cracks or damage.

Installation

1. | Install in the reverse order of removal.
Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly. (Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake")

2. | Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment")

##### Front Hub / Knuckle Components and Components Location

Components 1. Brake disc 2. Wheel hub assembly 3. Hub bolt 4. Dust cover 5. Knuckle 6. Hub bearing 7. Snap ring ...

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