Front Axle Assembly: Overview Kia Carnival III

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1. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel & tire assembly (A) from the front hub assembly (B). Tightening torque N.m (Kgf.m, lb-ft): 90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)
2. Remove the wheel speed sensor & wire (A) by loosening the bolts.
3. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the strut assembly.
4. Unstake the driveshaft lock nut using a chisel and hammer.
5. Remove the driveshaft lock nut (A). Tightening torque N.m (kgf, m, lb-ft): 245 ~ 275 (24.5 ~ 27.5, 177 ~ 199)
6. Remove the caliper assembly (A) from the knuckle and suspend it with wire. Tightening torque N.m (kgf, m, lb-ft): 85 ~ 100 (8.5 ~ 10.0, 61 ~ 72)
7. Remove the split pin and castle nut from the tie rod end ball joint. Tightening torque N.m (Kgf.m, lb-ft): 60 ~ 80 (6.0 ~ 8.0, 43 ~ 58)
8. Disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle using a SST (09568-4A000).
9. Remove the split pin and lower arm bolt and nut (A). Tightening torque N.m (Kgf.m, lb-ft): 90 ~ 120 (9.0 ~ 12.0, 65 ~ 87)
10. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly (B).
11. Remove the brake disc (A) from the front hub assembly.
12. Remove the knuckle from the strut assembly by loosening the bolts (A).

Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft)

100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~12.0, 72 ~ 87)

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1. Installation is the reverse of removal. CAUTION: The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones. After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.

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