Sportage EX 4WD L4-2.0L (2000)
7.
Remove six bolts securing vacuum locking hub to wheel hub and remove hub.
8.
Remove snap ring and washer from CV axle shaft. Discard snap ring.
9.
Remove tie rod cotter pin and nut, then with a suitable puller (such as Snap-On 0J82B), disconnect tie rod end from knuckle.
* NOTICE
Do not use pickle fork type tie-rod separator - seal damage will occur.
10.
Remove lower ball joint cotter pin and nut then, with a suitable puller (such as Snap-On CJ119B) separate ball joint from knuckle.
* NOTICE
Do not use pickle fork type ball joint separator - seal damage will occur.
11.
Remove 10 mm pinch bolt and nut securing upper ball joint to knuckle.
