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Tripod Joint: Assembly

NOTE: Check direction of sensor rotor.
  1. Assemble a new sensor rotor to driveshaft by using suitable tool.
    NOTE: Boot on wheel side of driveshaft is different from boot on differential side of driveshaft.
    Fig 1: Boot Specification Chart
    G01078315Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Illustrating Boot Directions
    G01078316Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Cover splines of transaxle end with tape.
  3. Install inner dust boot.
    Fig 3: Covering Splines Of Transaxle End With Tape
    G01078317Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    1. Always use new bands.
    2. Bands should be installed so that their pointed ends initially point in forward direction of rotation.
  4. Install dynamic damper and band.
  5. Fold band back by pulling on end with pliers.
  6. Lock end of band by bending its locking clip.
    Fig 4: Locking End Of Band By Bending Its Locking Clip
    G01078318Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install outer boot.
    NOTE: Do not  damage bearing.
  8. Align marks and carefully install tripod joint with a drift and a hammer.
  9. Install snap ring with snap ring pliers.
    Fig 5: Installing Tripod Joint
    G01078319Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Apply grease included in rebuild kit to the tripod joint, outer ring and boot.
  11. Install outer ring.
  12. If outer boot was removed, fill it with correct quantity of specified grease.

    Transaxle end: 4.94 oz. (140 g) 

    Wheel end: 4.58 oz. (130 g) 

    Fig 6: Apply Grease Included In Rebuild Kit To The Tripod Joint, Outer Ring And Boot
    G01078320Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    1. Be sure boots are not damaged.
    2. Carefully lift up small end of boots to release any trapped air.
    Fig 7: Lifting Up Small End Of Boots To Release Any Trapped Air
    G01078321Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Measure length of driveshaft.
    Fig 8: Driveshaft Length Chart
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    Fig 9: Measuring Driveshaft Length
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  14. Install boot retention bands.
  15. Fold bands back and pull on ends with pliers to tighten.
  16. Lock ends of bands by bending locking clips.
    Fig 10: Installing Boot Retention Bands
    G01078324Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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