Kia Forte: Front Hub / Knuckle Disassembly
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Remove the snap ring (A).

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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 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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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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Replace hub bearing with a new one.
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1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A ...
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Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly.
(1)
Lay the knuckle assembly (A) on press.
(2)
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1.
Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
2.
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is
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1.
Drain the brake fluid through the bleed plug (A).
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1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A ...