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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the front driveshaft.

    (Refer to "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  2. Remove the TJ joint assembly.

    (Refer to "TJ JOINT ")

  3. Remove the remove the both side of band (B) of the dynamic damper (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Dynamic Damper And Band
    G09765785Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fix the driveshaft (A) with a vice (B) as illustrated.
    Fig 2: Fixing Driveshaft Using Vice
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  5. Apply soap powder on the shaft to prevent being damaged between the shaft spline and the dynamic damper when the dynamic damper is removed.
  6. Separate the dynamic damper (A) from the shaft (B) carefully.
    Fig 3: Identifying Dynamic Damper And Shaft
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