Kia Sorento: Troubleshooting - Driveshaft and axle - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Troubleshooting

Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Troubleshooting

Trouble Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Vehicle pulls to one side
Scoring of driveshaft ball joint
Replace
Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing
Replace
Defective front suspension and steering
Adjustment or Replace
Vibration
Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft
Replace
Driveshaft rattle and hub serration
Replace
Wear, rattle or scratching of wheel bearing
Replace
Shimmy
Defective wheel balance
Adjustment or Replace
Defective front suspension and steering
Adjustment or Replace
Excessive noise
Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft
Replace
Rattle of driveshaft and worn hub splines
Replace
Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing
Replace
Loose hub nut
Adjustment or Replace
Defective front suspension and steering
Adjustment or Replace

Special Service Tools
Tool(Number and Name) Illustration Use 09495-3K000 Band installer Installation of ear type boot band 09568-4A000 Ball joint ...

Front Axle Assembly
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