Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Kia >> 2021 >> Stinger GT-Line, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Drivelines & Axles >> Wheel Hubs >> Front Axle Assembly >> Front Hub Assembly >> Repair Procedures >> Removal And Installation >> (AWD)

Removal And Installation: (AWD)

  1. Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    G13424362Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  2. Remove the brake caliper.

    (Refer to Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")

  3. Loosen the screw, and then remove the brake disc.

    Tightening torque: 

    4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft)

    G13424363Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.
    G13424364Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: 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.
    G13424365Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the caulking nut (A) and then separate the hub assembly from the drive shaft.

    Tightening torque: 

    294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb.ft)

    G13424366Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Do not pull or twist excessively to remove the axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.
    NOTE: The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one.
    G13424367Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.
    G13424368Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.
    • If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.

      Caulking depth (A):  1.5 mm (0.0591 in)

    G13424369Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using a SST (09517-4E000), disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.
    NOTE: Do not pull or twist excessively to remove the axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.
  7. Loosen the hub assembly bolts (A) and then remove the hub assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

    G13424370Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.