Front axle — removal and installation (Hyundai Tucson JM)

1. Loosen the wheel nuts. Then lift the car and, having unscrewed the nuts completely, remove the wheel (A) from the hub (B).





2. Remove the cotter pin (A), then unscrew the lock nut (B) and remove the washer (C).



3. Remove the speed sensor (B) from the steering knuckle (A).



4. Remove the cotter pin (A), unscrew the lock nut (B) securing the steering rod end to the steering knuckle.





5. Using a special tool, disconnect the steering rod end (C) from the steering knuckle (D).





6. Loosen the bolts (A) securing the lower arm ball joint.



7. Using a plastic hammer (A), tap the drive shaft (C) out of the wheel hub (B).



c. Pull the hub (B) and remove the drive shaft (C) from the hub (B).



9. Using a pry bar (A), disconnect the drive shaft (C) with the CV joint from the final drive (B).