Kia Soul: Front Hub / Knuckle Disassembly - Front Axle Assembly - Driveshaft and axleKia Soul: Front Hub / Knuckle Disassembly

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Front Axle Assembly / Front Hub / Knuckle Disassembly

1.
Remove the snap ring (A).
2.
Remove the hub assembly from the knuckle assembly.
(1)
Install the front knuckle assembly (A) on press.
(2)
Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub assembly shaft.

3.
Remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly.
(1)
Install a suitable tool (A) for removing the hub bearing inner race on the hub assembly.
(2)
Lay the hub assembly and tool (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
(3)
Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub assembly shaft.
(4)
Remove the hub bearing inner race (D) from the hub assembly by using press.

4.
Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly.
(1)
Lay the hub assembly (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
(2)
Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub bearing outer race.
(3)
Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly by using press.

5.
Replace hub bearing with a new one.
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