Sportage EX 4WD L4-2.0L (2000)
17.
Inspect retaining ring on output shaft of front axle, replace if damaged. Position/rotate new drive shaft to line up with splines in front axle output
shaft, then install by pushing in place, using outer part of shaft as slide hammer.
18.
Unload suspension and remove jack.
19.
Remove 4 bolts and separate old ball joint from lower control arm. Install ball joint on new knuckle and hand tighten attaching nut.
* NOTICE
Installing knuckle to upper control arm first with lower ball joint already installed on knuckle will help prevent damage to the dust shield on
the drive shaft and/or seal.
20.
Apply grease to inner bearing surface and to both sides of new knuckle spacer (0K011-33-044, included in kit) and install onto CV joint.
* NOTICE
The spacer has a chamfer on the inside diameter; this chamfer must face the CV joint.
21.
Apply grease to inner seal in new knuckle/hub assembly.
