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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. 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
    G06366249Courtesy 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 Washer, Castle Nut And Split Pin
    G06366250Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.