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Repair Procedures: Reassembly

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  1. Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (TJ side) to prevent damaging the boots.
  2. Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the boots.
  3. Apply the specified grease to the inner race (A) and cage (B). Install the cage (B) so that it is offset on the race as shown.
    CAUTION: Use the grease included in the repair kit.
    G13310700Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply the specified grease to the cage and fit the balls into the cage.
  5. Position the chamfered side (A) as shown in the illustration. Install the inner race on the driveshaft(B), and then the snap ring.
    G13310701Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply the specified grease to the outer race and install the BJ outer race onto the driveshaft.
  7. Apply the specified grease into the TJ boot and install the boot with a clip.
  8. Tighten the TJ boot bands.
  9. Add the specified grease to the BJ as much as it was wiped away at inspection.
  10. Install the boots.
  11. Tighten the BJ boot bands.
  12. To control the air in the TJ boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.
Distance (mm) LH RH
ALL 732.8 mm (28.8504 in.) 748.8 mm (29.4803 in.)
G13310702Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.