Kia Sportage: Rear Hub - Carrier: Repair procedures
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
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Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.8N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5Ib-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A). |
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts , and then hold the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Tightening torque :
78.4 ~ 98.0N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3lb-ft)
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Remove the wheel speed sensor (A), from the knuckle.
Tightening torque :
6.8 ~ 10.8N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 7.9lb-ft)
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Remove castle nut (A) from the rear hub.
Tightening torque :
196.1 ~ 274.5N.m (20.0 ~ 28.0kgf.m, 144.6 ~ 202.5lb-ft)
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Remove the rear brake lining assembly (A).(Refer to BR group - Parking brake system) 
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Remove the parking brake cable (B) from the brake shoe (A). 
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Remove the parking brake cable retaining (B), from the parking brake cable (A). 
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Remove the assist arm (A) from the rear axle carrier.
Tightening torque :
137.2 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7lb-ft)
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Remove the trailing arm (B) from the rear axle carrier.
Tightening torque :
34.3 ~ 53.9N.m (3.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 39.7lb-ft)
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Remove the upper arm (A) from the rear axle carrier.
Tightening torque :
98.0 ~ 117.6N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7lb-ft)
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Push the rear axle carrier outward and separate the driveshaft (A) from the axle hub . 
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Remove the lower arm (A) from the rear axle carrier(B).
Tightening torque :
137.2 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7lb-ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear. |
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Check the brake disc for scoring and damage. |
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Check the rear axle carrier for cracks |
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Check the bearing for cracks or damage. |
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Remove the hub assembly form the near knuckle assembly.
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Install the rear knuckle assembly (A) on press. |
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Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub assembly shaft. 
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Using the snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring (A). 
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Remove the hub bearing outer race form the hub assembly.
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Lay the knuckle 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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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 hub bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly. |
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Install the snap ring (A).
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