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Repair procedures: Reassembly

  1. Wrap tape around the driveshaft spline(TJ) to prevent damage to the boots.
  2. Apply grease to the joint boot on the side of the wheel and install the boot.
  3. Install the clamp.
    Fig 1: Identifying Boot Clamp
    G08328409Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. To install the dynamic damper(A), keep the shaft(B) in a straight line and assemble the dynamic damper with the bands (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Dynamic Damper, Shaft And Bands
    G08328410Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Assemble the transaxle side joint boot and bands.
  6. Using the alignment marks (D) made during disassembly as a guide, install the spider assembly (A) and snap ring (B) on the driveshaft splines (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Spider Assembly, Snap Ring, Driveshaft Splines And Alignment Marks (1 Of 2)
    G08328411Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Identifying Spider Assembly, Snap Ring, Driveshaft Splines And Alignment Marks (2 Of 2)
    G08328412Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Add specified grease to the joint boot as much as it was wiped away at inspection.
  8. Install the both boot band.