Kia Optima: Driveshaft and axle / Front Axle Assembly
Components and components location
1. Front brake disc
2. Front hub assembly
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3. Dust cover
4. Front knuckle
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Repair procedures
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Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
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| 2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")
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| 3. |
Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST
(09568-2J100).
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Remove the snap pin (C).
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| (2) |
Remove the lock nut (B) and washer (A).
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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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| (3) |
Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using
the SST (09568-2J100).
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| 4. |
Loosen the lower arm mounting nut (A).
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Remove the snap pin (A).
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Remove the lower arm mounting nut (B) and washer (C).
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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 loosen the nut (B), fix the bolt on the opposite side
to prevent it from turning.
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| 5. |
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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| (2) |
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 and main body (A) between the front strut
and the lower arm.
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| (5) |
After installing a body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise
util the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.
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| (6) |
Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm
from the front knuckle.
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| 6. |
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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| 7. |
Remove the caulking nut (A) from the front axle.
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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.
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Caulking depth (A) : 1.5 mm (0.0591 in)
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| 8. |
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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| 9. |
Remove the front brake caliper assembly.
(Refer to Brake System - "Front Brake Caliper")
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| 10. |
Separate the front wheel speed sensor (A) after loosening the bolt.
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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 front axle (A) after loosening the front strut bolts and nuts.
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Tightening torque :
196.1 - 215.7 N·m (20.0 - 22.0 kgf·m, 144.7 - 159.1 lb·ft)
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| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 2. |
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
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| 1. |
Remove the front brake disc (A) after loosening the screws.
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Tightening torque :
4.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf·m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb·ft, 43.4 - 52.1
lb·in)
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| 2. |
Loosen the hub bearing mounting bolts.
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Tightening torque:
127.5 - 147.1 N·m (13.0 - 15.0 kgf·m, 94.0 - 108.5 lb·ft)
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| 3. |
Remove the dust cover (A) from the knuckle.
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Tightening torque:
6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)
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Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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| 1. |
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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| 4. |
Check the bearing for cracks or damage.
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Tightening torque
Tightening Torque
Item
N·m
kgf·m
lb·ft
Front
Tire wheel hub nut
107.9 - 12 ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Rear brake disc
2. Hub bearing assembly
3. Dust cover
4. Rear carrier
Repair procedures
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Schematic diagrams
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Repair procedures
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1.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front door trim.
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