Front Driveshaft Assembly: Installation

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Installation is the reverse of removal.
CAUTION:
- Replace the circlip with new ones before the installation.
- Before the installation, apply the gear oil on the driveshaft splines (A) and contacting surface (B) of differential case oil seal.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Driveshaft Splines And Contacting Surface Of Differential Case Oil Seal
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to install both sides of the driveshaft.
- The washer (B) should be assembled with convex surface outward when installing the castle (A) nut and split pin (C).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Castle, Washer And Split Pin
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.