Hyundai Creta: Front Axle Assembly / Front Hub / Knuckle / Tone Wheel
Components and components location
1. Split pin
2. Caulking nut
3. Brake disc
4. Hub
5. Wheel bearing
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6. Snap ring
7. Dust cover
8. Knuckle
9. Driveshaft
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Repair procedures
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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
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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 the hub bolts when removing
the front wheel and tire.
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| 2. |
Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then place the brake caliper
assembly (A) with wire.
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Tightening torque :
78.4 ~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
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| 3. |
Remove the caulking nut (A).
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The driveshaft caulking nut should be replaced with
new ones.
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After installation driveshaft caulking nut, stake the
caulking nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the
illustration below.
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Caulking depth : 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)
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| 4. |
Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) by loosening the mounting bolt.
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Tightening torque :
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 7.6 lb-ft)
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| 5. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
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Rmove the split pin (A).
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| (3) |
Separate the ball joint (C) from the knuckle.
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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 (B) from the knuckle by loosening the mounting
nut (A).
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Tightening torque :
78.5 ~ 88.3 N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1 lb-ft)
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| 7. |
Using a plastic hammer (A), disconnect driveshaft (B) from the axle
hub (C).
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| 8. |
Remove the brake disc by loosening the screw.
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| 9. |
Loosen the strut mounting bolts and then remove the hub and knuckle
assembly from the strut assembly.
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Tightening torque :
137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 Ib-ft)
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| 10. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 1. |
Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
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| 2. |
Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
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| 3. |
Check the knuckle for cracks.
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| 4. |
Check the bearing for cracks or damage.
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| 1. |
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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| 3. |
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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| 1. |
Install the dust cover (A).
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| 2. |
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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