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Repair Procedures: Installation

NOTE:
  • When assembling, be careful not to let dust and foreign substances enter.
  • Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.
  • Boot bands must use the new one.
  1. Install the transaxle side boot (A) and boot band (B) on the driveshaft.
    G13834636Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install it in the order of spider assembly (A) and snap ring (B) in the driveshaft spline.
    G13834637Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Note the orientation of the spider assembly.

      If the spider assembly is not properly oriented, the snap ting will not seat properly.

    • When replacing the joint assembly, assemble using the new parts included in the joint kit.
    • Snap ring must use a new one.
  3. Apply grease within the joint housing and the boot.
    G13834638Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Use the grease supplied with joint kits/boot kits.
    • Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.
    • A certain amount of grease (2-30%) is applied in the boot.
  4. Install the bearing on the spider assembly.
    G13834639Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Assemble the transaxle side joint housing (A) to the driveshaft and mount the stopper ring (B).
    G13834640Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Check that the stopper ring is correctly mounted in the joint housing.
    • Make sure that the joint housing does not come out when pulled out.
  6. Install the boot (A) on the joint housing.
    G13834641Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Set the distance between the driveshafts to the standard value and install the boot band to regulate the air in the transaxle boot.
    Engine Distance (L) mm (in.)
    LH side RH side
    GAMMA-ll 1.6 T-GDI 559.7 (22.0354) 814.4 (32.0629)
    G13834642Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the large diameter boot band by using the SST (09495-39100).
    G13834643Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the small diameter boot band by using the SST (0K495-C5000).

    Clearance (A)  : 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.) or less

    G13834644Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When attaching the small diameter band, fasten it in by clamping the boot as shown in the image (A).
    G13834645Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the Front Driveshaft.

    (Refer to " Installation  ") 

  11. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to " Front Wheel Alignment  ") 

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