Kia Sorento: Joint Assembly (Transaxle side) Repair procedures

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Driveshaft Assembly / Joint Assembly (Transaxle side) Repair procedures

Removal

•	Drive shaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.

•	When removing the boot band, the boot band must be brand new.

1.	Remove the Front Driveshaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “Front Driveshaft”)

2.	Remove both boot bands from the transaxle side joint.

3.	Remove the joint stopper ring (B) and the joint housing (C) after separating the transaxle side joint boot (A) in the direction of the arrow.

4.	Remove the bearing from the spider assembly.

5.	Use the snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring (A).

6.	Remove spider assembly (B) from driveshaft using puller (A).

7.	Remove the transaxle side joint boot (A).

8.	Clean the spider assembly and joint housing.

Inspection

1.	Check spline (A) for damage / wear / crack.

2.	Check the boot for water or foreign objects.

3.	Check joint assembly for damage / wear / crack and rust.

4.	Replace any defective parts.

Installation

•	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.

Install it in the order of spider assembly (A) and snap ring (B) in the driveshaft spline.

Driveshaft and axle — Driveshaft Assembly / Joint Assembly (Transaxle side) / Repair procedures / Installation illustration

•	Note the orientation of the spider assembly. If the spider assembly is not properly oriented, the snap ting will not seat properly.

•	When replacing the joint assembly, assemble using the new parts included in the joint kit.

•	Snap ring must use a new one.

It applies a prescribed grease within the joint housing and the boot.

Driveshaft and axle — Driveshaft Assembly / Joint Assembly (Transaxle side) / Repair procedures / Installation illustration

•	Use the grease supplied with joint kits/boot kits.

•	Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.

•	A certain amount of grease (2-30%) is applied in the boot.

4.	Install the bearing on the spider assembly.

Assemble the transaxle side joint housing (A) to the driveshaft and mount the stopper ring (B).

Driveshaft and axle — Driveshaft Assembly / Joint Assembly (Transaxle side) / Repair procedures / Installation illustration

•	Check that the stopper ring is correctly mounted in the joint housing.

•	Make sure that the joint housing does not come out when pulled out.

6.	Install the boot (A) on the joint housing.

7.	Install the large diameter boot band by using the SST (09495-39100).

Install the small diameter boot band by using the SST (0K495-C5000).

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

Driveshaft and axle — Driveshaft Assembly / Joint Assembly (Transaxle side) / Repair procedures / Installation illustration

When attaching the small diameter band, fasten it in by clamping the boot as shown (A).

Driveshaft and axle — Driveshaft Assembly / Joint Assembly (Transaxle side) / Repair procedures / Installation illustration

9.	Install the Front Driveshaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “Front Driveshaft”)

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Kia Sorento: Joint Assembly (Transaxle side) Repair procedures

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