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Kia EV6: Front Knuckle

Special Service Tool

Tool Name / Number Illustration Description
Ball joint puller
09568 - 2J100

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Used for removal of tie rod end
Lower arm ball joint remover
0K545 - A9100

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Used for removal of front lower arm ball joint

Removal

1.Remove the front wheel and tires.(Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")

2.Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor connector (A).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

3.Separate the tie rod end ball joint from the front axle.

(1)Remove the split pin (A).

(2)Remove the lock nut (B) and washer (C).

Tightening torque :98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

• Do not reuse the split pin.

• Do not reuse the lock nut.

• Be careful not to damage the boot of the link.

• Use a hand tool when removing or installing the lock nut.

(3)Separate the tie rod end ball joint (A) using SST (09568 - 2J100).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

4.Remove the front brake disc.(Refer to Brake System - "Front Brake Disc")

5.Separate the lower arm ball joint from the front axle using SST (0K545 - A9100).

(1)Remove the split pin (D).

(2)Remove the lower arm bolt (A), washer (B), and nut (C).

Tightening torque :98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

Fix the lower arm ball joint bolt and remove or install the nut.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

• Do not reuse the split pin.

• Be careful not to change the position of the bolt, nut, and washer when installing.

(3)Place the support bolts (A) to the lower arm ball joint mounting hole, and then rotate them to install the SST.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

Use the support bolt (A) of the SST (0K545 - A9100).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(4)Place the support body (B) between the front axle groove (A).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(5)Rotate the bolt (A) to insert the support body (B) to release the front knuckle.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(6)Install the main body (A) between the front strut assembly and front lower arm.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

Use the main body (A) of the SST (0K545 - A9100).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(7)Secure the main body with the wire (A) to prevent it from falling.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(8)Install the c-clamp (A) by rotating the handle (B) to prevent the main body from slipping.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

Use the C-clamp (A) of the SST (0K545 - A9100).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(9)Tighten the bolt (A) to widen the gap of the main body so that the front lower arm can be removed from the front knuckle.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

6.Remove the front axle assembly (A) after removing the bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque :156.9 - 176.5 N·m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

7.Remove the dust cover (A) after removing the bolts.

Tightening torque :6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

8.Remove the front hub assembly (B) after removing the front hub assembly bolts (A).

Tightening torque :127.5 - 147.1 N·m (13.0 - 15.0 kgf·m, 94.0 - 108.5 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Installation

1.Install in the reverse order of removal.

2.Check the alignment.(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")

Special Service Tool

Tool Name / Number Illustration Description
Ball joint puller
09568 - 2J100

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Used for removal of tie rod end
CV joint puller
09517 - 4E000

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Used for removal of CV joint
Lower arm ball joint remover
0K545 - A9100

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Used for removal of front lower arm ball joint

Removal

1.Remove the front wheel and tires.(Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")

2.Remove the front wheel speed sensor (A) after removing the bolt.

Tightening torque :8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

3.Unlock the driveshaft lock nut caulking (A), by hammering on a chisel or suitable tool.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

4.Remove the driveshaft lock nut (A).

Tightening torque :294.2 - 313.8 N·m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf·m, 217 - 231.5 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

5.Separate the front driveshaft (A) from the front axle by using the SST (09517 - 4E000).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

When removing the driveshaft, do not force pull or over bend the axle.

6.Separate the tie rod end ball joint from the front axle.

(1)Remove the split pin (A).

(2)Remove the lock nut (B), and washer (C).

Tightening torque :98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

• Do not reuse the split pin.

• Do not reuse the lock nut.

• Be careful not to damage the boot of the link.

• Use a hand tool when removing or installing the lock nut.

(3)Separate the tie rod end ball joint (A) using SST (09568 - 2J100).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

7.Remove the front brake disc.(Refer to Brake System - "Front Brake Disc")

8.Separate the lower arm ball joint from the front axle using SST (0K545 - A9100).

(1)Remove the split pin (D).

(2)Remove the lower arm bolt (A), washer (B), and nut (C).

Tightening torque :98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

Fix the lower arm ball joint bolt and remove or install the nut.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

• Do not reuse the split pin.

• Be careful not to change the position of the bolt, nut, and washer when installing.

(3)Place the support bolts (A) to the lower arm ball joint mounting hole, and then rotate them to install the SST.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

Use the support bolt (A) of the SST (0K545 - A9100).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(4)Place the support body (B) between the front axle groove (A).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(5)Rotate the bolt (A) to insert the support body (B) to release the front knuckle.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(6)Install the main body (A) between the front strut assembly and front lower arm.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

Use the main body (A) of the SST (0K545 - A9100).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(7)Secure the main body with the wire (A) to prevent it from falling.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(8)Install the c-clamp (A) by rotating the handle (B) to prevent the main body from slipping.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle   

Use the C-clamp (A) of the SST (0K545 - A9100).

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

(9)Tighten the bolt (A) to widen the gap of the main body so that the front lower arm can be removed from the front knuckle.

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

9.Remove the front axle assembly (A) after removing the bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque :156.9 - 176.5 N·m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

10.Remove the dust cover (A) after removing the bolts.

Tightening torque :6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

11.Remove the front hub assembly (B) after removing the front hub assembly bolts (A).

Tightening torque :127.5 - 147.1 N·m (13.0 - 15.0 kgf·m, 94.0 - 108.5 lb·ft)

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Kia EV6. Front Knuckle

Installation

1.Install in the reverse order of removal.

2.Check the alignment.(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")

Inspection

1.Check the front knuckle for cracks.

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