Kia Sorento: Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel Disassembly - Front Axle Assembly - Driveshaft and axle - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel Disassembly

Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Front Axle Assembly / Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel Disassembly

1.
Remove the brake disc (B) from the knuckle assembly (A).

Tightening torque:
4.9 ~ 5.9N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3Ib-ft)

2.
Remove the hub assembly mounting bolts (B) from the knuckle (A).

Tightening torque:
78.4 ~ 98.0N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3lb-ft)

3.
Remove the hub assembly (C) and the dust cover (B) from the knuckle (A).
  
Do not disassemble the hub assembly.

4.
Reassembly in the reverse order of disassembly.
Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub . Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft) ...

Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel Inspection
1. Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear. 2. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage. 3. C ...

See also:

Circuit Diagram
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Instrument Cluster Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the cluster fascia panel (A). (Refer to Body - "Crash pad") ...

Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used ...

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