Repair Procedures: Replacement

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After making a match mark on the flange yoke and transaxle companion, remove the propeller shaft mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.1 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Propeller Shaft Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Remove the center bearing bracket (A) mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.1 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Center Bearing Bracket & Bolts
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After making a match mark on the flange yoke and transaxle companion, remove the propeller shaft mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.1 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Propeller Shaft Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: Use the hexagonal wrench to prevent damage of bolt head when removing bolts.
Install in the reverse order of removal.