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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  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)

    Fig 1: Locating Front Wheel & Tire
    G12294544Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel & tire (A).
  2. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    Fig 2: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor
    G12294545Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor.
  4. Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the bracket.
    Fig 3: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor & Bracket Bolt
    G12294546Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the front wheel guard.

    (Refer to body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  6. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor connector (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
    G12294547Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.