Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Kia >> 2021 >> Stinger GT-Line, RWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 15 (Front Driveshaft Assembly) >> Joint Assembly (Transaxle side) >> Repair Procedures >> Installation

Repair Procedures: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
  • 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.
    G13424405Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Put the boot band (B) first on the drive shaft before installing the boot (A).
  2. Install the spider assembly (A) on the shaft (B), then press it using a mallet.
    G13424406Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    G13424407Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • When installing the spider assembly (A), install it in the correct direction.
    • Installing in the wrong direction can cause secondary quality problems.
  3. Install the snap ring (A) using the snap ring pliers.
    G13424408Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When replacing the joint assembly, use the new one provided in the joint kit.
    • The snap ring must be new.
    • After installing the snap ring, make sure that there are only 2 - 3 splines in position (A).
    G13424409Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the transaxle side joint boot (A) in the correct position.
    G13424410Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When installing boot (A), make sure the boot fits into the groove (B).
      G13424411Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • When installing the spider assembly, fit the assembly to the boot shape.
    G13424412Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply specified grease inside the joint housing (A) and boot (B).
    G13424413Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13424414Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Use the grease provided with the joint/boot kit.
    • Apply about 70% grease to the housing (A) and about 30% grease to the boot (B).
    • Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.
  6. Install the trans axle side joint housing (A).
    G13424415Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When installing the housing, turn the boot to fit each other.
    • If the shape of housing and boot does not fit, there is a possibility of leakage due to the gap. Be very careful.
  7. Adjust the air inside the boot to normal as shown below.
    Normal Lack of air Too much air
    G13424416Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13424417Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13424418Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the transaxle side joint large diameter (A) and small diameter (B) boot band.
    G13424419Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    Use the right tool for each type of boot band as shown in the table below.

    Ear type Hook type Hook type [Low profile]
    SST (0K495-C5000) SST (09495-39100) SST (0K495-2W000)
    G13424420Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13424421Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13424422Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Install in the following order: large diameter boot band (A) → small diameter boot band (B).
    • Installing in the wrong order can cause leaks.
    • When installing the boot band, align the fastened direction with the wheel side joint boot band.
      G13424423Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • When installing the ear type boot band, check the clearance (A) as shown below.

      Clearance (A):  2.0 mm or less.

      G13424424Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • When using the low profile hook type boot band, fit the SST tip (B) into the boot band hole (A) as shown below.
      G13424425Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      G13424426Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the front drive shaft.

    (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

scientia non olet · About Mike's Workshop Manuals