Hyundai Tucson: Front Axle Assembly / Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel Repair procedures
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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)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). |
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then place the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.
Tightening torque:
78.4 ~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
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Remove the coking nut (A).
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 front hub coking nut should be replaced with new ones. |
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After installation coking nut (A), stake the coking nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below. |
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Remove the brake hose (A) and wheel speed sensor (B).
Tightening torque:
6.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle.
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Remove the split pin (A). |
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Remove the castle nut (B). |
Tightening torque:
23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)
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| 6. |
Remove the lower arm (A) mounting bolt and nut from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:
98.0 ~ 117.6 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7 lb-ft)
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| 7. |
Loosen the strut mounting bolts (A) and then remove the hub and knuckle assembly from the strut assembly (B).
Tightening torque:
137.2 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.2 ~115.7 Ib-ft)
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| 8. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
(Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake") |
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| 9. |
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment") |
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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. |
| 3. |
Check the knuckle for cracks |
| 4. |
Check the bearing for cracks or damage. |
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Using the snap ring pliers, 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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Remove the dust cover (A). 
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| 4. |
Remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly
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Install a suitable tool (A) for removing the hub bearing inner race on the hub assembly. |
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Lay the hub assembly and tool (A) upon a suitable adapter (B). |
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Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub assembly shaft. |
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Remove the hub bearing inner race (D) from the hub assembly by using press. 
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| 5. |
Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly.
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Lay the hub assembly (A) upon a suitable adapter (B). |
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Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub bearing outer race. |
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Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly by using press. 
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| 6. |
Replace hub bearing with a new one. |
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Install the dust cover (A).
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Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly.
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Lay the knuckle assembly (A) on press. |
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Lay a new hub bearing upon the knuckle assembly (A). |
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Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub bearing. |
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Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly by using press. 
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Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
Always use a new wheel bearing assembly. |
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Install the hub assembly to the knuckle assembly.
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Lay the hub assembly (A) upon a suitable adapter (B). |
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Lay the knuckle assembly (C) upon the hub assembly (A). |
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Lay a suitable adapter (D) upon the hub bearing. |
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Install the hub assembly (A) to the knuckle assembly (C) by using press. 
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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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Install the snap ring (A).
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Components
1. Split pin2. Driveshaft nut 3. Brake disc4. Hub5. Wheel bearing6. Snap ring7. Dust cover8. Knuckle9. Driveshaft
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Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel Components and Components Location