Kia Sorento: Propeller Shaft Removal and Installation - Propeller Shaft Assembly - Driveshaft and axle - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Propeller Shaft Removal and Installation

Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Propeller Shaft Assembly / Propeller Shaft Removal and Installation

1.
After making a match mark on the flange yoke and transfer companion, remove the propeller shaft mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque:
49.0 ~ 68.6N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 36.1 ~ 50.6lb-ft)

2.
Remove the center bearing bracket (A) mounting bolts (B-2ea).

Tightening torque:
49.0 ~ 68.6N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 36.1 ~ 50.6lb-ft)

3.
After making a match mark on the flange yoke and 4WD coupling companion, remove the propeller shaft mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque:
49.0 ~ 68.6N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 36.1 ~ 50.6lb-ft)

  
Do not reuse bolts.

4.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
  
When assembl ying propeller shaft, locate marks on flange yoke and T/M transfer flange to be nearly the same loacation.
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