LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Kia >> 2009 >> Rio Base, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Drivelines & Axles >> Axle Shafts >> Driveshaft >> Front Driveshaft Assembly >> Removal

Front Driveshaft Assembly: Removal

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
  2. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands in a proper location.
  3. Remove the front wheel and tire.
  4. Remove the drain plug (A). Drain the transaxle oil.
    1. Lay a bottle keeping the gear oil under transaxle.
    2. Remove drain plug (A) and washer (B) in the lower part of transaxle (C).
      Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug And Washer
      G04862714Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the split pin (A), the lock nut (B) and the washer (C) from the front hub (D) under applying the brake.
    Fig 2: Removing Split Pin And Lock Nut
    G04862715Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle (B) using the Special Tool (09568-4A000) after removing the split pin and lock nut.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (09568-4A000) On Split Pin And Lock Nut
    G04862716Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor
    G04862717Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts (A) from the knuckle.
    Fig 5: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts
    G04862718Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Using a plastic hammer (A), disconnect the driveshaft (B) from the axle hub (C).
    Fig 6: Tapping Axle Hub
    G04862719Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Push the axle hub (C) outward and separate the driveshaft (B) from the axle hub (C).
  11. Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case (B) and joint case (C), and separate the driveshaft from the transaxle case (B).
    Fig 7: Prying Bar Between Transaxle Case And Joint Case
    G04862720Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
    • Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal [max. depth: 7mm (0.28 in.)].
    • Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the BJ or TJ joint (C) kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot (E) or a damaged bearing.
  12. Pull out the driveshaft (F) from the transaxle case (B).
    CAUTION:
    • Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
    • Support the driveshaft properly.
    • Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals