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 hub replacement tech advice
#701431
02/28/06 09:36 PM
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Anonymous
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Hello im ray from miami, ive been driving jeeps for a while but now just bought a 98 sportage and found like many of you the front hubs dont lock. i ordered the warn manual hubs today, they will take two days to come. the shop quoted 135.00 to install them. what im asking is, is this something i can do myself with basic tools? is it worth paying the shop to do it? those of you who've done it could you give me a rundown of the specific process. i've replaced struts and springs before and other auto parts. any advice helpful.
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Re: hub replacement tech advice
#701432
02/28/06 10:15 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,243
Kia Moderator
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Very basic tools....
One spanner/socket for the 6 bolts that hold the FW hub the the wheel hub (10 mm IIRC), and maybe a Phillips head screwdriver to replace the cam ring in the wheel hub (depending on which model you originally had). Twenty mins max each side, don't need to jack it up, take a wheel off or anything.......
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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Re: hub replacement tech advice
[Re: DamKia]
#701433
02/28/06 11:25 PM
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Anonymous
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If your hubs were vacumn activated there are a couple of air lines to block. Try a search I think there is an exact procedure I read somewhere. I think it is a good idea to do away with the auto-hubs and replace them with manuals
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Re: hub replacement tech advice
#701434
02/28/06 11:53 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 402
Mudrunner
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Super simple. Doin bearings and brakes on mine this week, will have the hubs apart. The third time , so I'm gettin pretty good at it. If you have any questions, e-mail me. (Also have the page from the Kia online service book.) hudginsiii@hotmail.com
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Re: hub replacement tech advice
[Re: Cen_Tex_KIA]
#701435
03/01/06 02:20 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,497
Kia Moderator Emeritus
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The Warn hubs come with a very detailed instruction sheet with pictures.
1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.
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Re: hub replacement tech advice
[Re: DamKia]
#701436
03/01/06 08:55 PM
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Anonymous
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i appreciate your fast responses. thanks, i have the tools and will do ti this weekend...
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Re: hub replacement tech advice
#701437
03/02/06 04:49 AM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 265
Mudrunner
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let me know when you wanna go muddin!!! i go out to 8th street and 137 ave and a couple of other places at least twice a month.
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Re: hub replacement tech advice
[Re: sportagebandit]
#701438
03/02/06 08:17 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 348
Mudrunner
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mann this is sad .. am i the only one here living close to tampa, fl? .. it would be nice to have a get together once in a while .. anyway .. when i replaced my hub, i just followed the instructions that came with the manual hubs.
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Re: hub replacement tech advice
[Re: shifter26]
#701439
03/04/06 06:09 PM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 265
Mudrunner
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i might be moving to the orlando area soon
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Re: hub replacement tech advice
[Re: shifter26]
#701440
03/05/06 02:04 AM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 77
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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You could try living in Nebraska.. I think I'm only person in this state that has a Sportage.
98 Sportage
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