Kia Sorento: Front Axle Assembly Repair procedures
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Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
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Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")
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Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
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Remove the split pin (A).
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Remove the lock nut (B) and washer (C).
Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)
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Do not reuse mounting nut.
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Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
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Remove the lower arm mounting nut (A).
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Remove the split pin (A).
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Remove the lower arm mounting bolt (B), nut (C) and washer (D).
Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)
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To remove the nut (C), fix the bolt (B) on the opposite side to prevent it from turning.
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Disconnect lower arm ball joint from the knuckle by 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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Tighten the bolt (C) of the sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.
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Install the safety wire and main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.
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After installing C clamp (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower
arm.
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Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
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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
remove the nut to prevent damaging driveshaft screw thread.
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Remove the caulking nut (A) from the front axle.
Tightening torque :
294.2 - 313.8 N·m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf·m, 217.0 - 231.5 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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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.
Caulking depth (A) : 1.5 mm (0.0591 in)
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Disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub by using the SST (09517-4E000).
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Removing the driveshaft, do not force pull or over deflect the axle.
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Remove the front brake disc.
(Refer to Brake System - "Front Brake Disc")
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Separate the front wheel speed sensor (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)
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Remove the front axle (A) after removing the front strut bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque :
235.3 - 255.0 N·m (24.0 - 26.0 kgf·m, 173.6 -188.0 lb·ft)
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Remove the dust cover (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)
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Remove the hub bearing mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :
127.5 - 147.1 N·m (13.0 - 15.0 kgf·m, 94.0 - 108.5 lb·ft)
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Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
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Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
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Check the knuckle for cracks.
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Check the bearing for cracks or damage.
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Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
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Components
1. Front brake disc2. Dust cover
3. Front hub assembly4. Front knuckle...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire.
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