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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the front driveshaft. (Refer to DS group - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
  2. Remove the TJ joint assembly. (Refer to DS group - "TJ JOINT ")
  3. Remove the remove the both side of band (B) of the dynamic damper (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Band And Dynamic Damper
    G08321857Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fix the driveshaft (A) with a vice (B) as illustrated.
    Fig 2: Fixing Driveshaft Using Vice
    G08321858Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  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
    G08321859Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.