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Repair Procedures: Reassembly

  1. Wrap tape around the driveshaft spline (TJ) to prevent damaging the boot.
  2. 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).
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  3. Add specified grease to the joint boot as much as it was wiped away at inspection.
  4. Install both boot bands.
  5. To control the air in the TJ boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.
    Engine Distance (L) mm (in.)
    LH side RH side
    Gamma 1.6 T-GDI (DCT) 503.5 (19.8228) 522.4 (20.5669)
    Nu 2.0 MPI ATKINSON (MT) 538.7 (21.2086) 844.3 (33.2401)
    Nu 2.0 MPI ATKINSON (CVT) 528.7 (20.8149) 819.2 (33.2520)
    G13281219Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using the SST (0K495-C5000), secure the TJ boot bands.

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

    G13281220Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13281221Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the front driveshaft.

    (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

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