Kia Rio: Front Driveshaft Replacement
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing
the front wheel and tire (A).
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then hold the brake
caliper assembly (B) with wire.
Tightening torque:
78.4 ~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
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4. |
Remove the brake hose bracket (A) & wheel speed sensor (B).
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5. |
Remove driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub after applying the
brake.
Tightening torque:
196.1 ~ 274.5 N.m (20.0 ~ 28.0 kgf.m, 144.6 ~ 202.5 lb-ft)
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The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with
new ones.
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After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake
the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the
illustration below.
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6. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the
SST(09568-34000).
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(1) |
Remove the split pin (A).
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(2) |
Remove the castle nut (B).
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(3) |
Use the SST(09568-34000).
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7. |
Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
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Loosen the nut.
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Use the SST (09568-34000)
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Tightening torque:
196.1 ~ 274.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 144.6 ~ 202.5 lb-ft)
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8. |
Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
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9. |
Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case,
and separate the drive shaft (B) from the transaxle case.
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10. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage
the transaxle and joint.
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Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this
may cause damage to the oil seal.
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Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force
it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge
resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
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Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil
seal cap to prevent contamination.
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Support the driveshaft properly.
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Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft
is removed from the transaxle case.
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1. Driveshaft (LH)
2. Circlip
3. Circlip
4. Driveshaft (RH)
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1.
Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
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Check the driveshaft spline for wear or damage.
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