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Repair Procedures: Reassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Wrap tape around the driveshaft spline(TJ) to prevent damage to the boots.
  2. Apply grease to the joint boot on the side of the wheel and install the boot.
  3. Install the clamp.
    Fig 1: Installing Clamp
    G07264393Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Assemble the transaxle side joint boot and bands.
  5. Using the alignment marks (D) made during disassembly as a guide, install the spider assembly (A) and snap ring (B) on the driveshaft splines (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Marks
    G07264394Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 3: Installing Spider Assembly
    G07264395Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Add specified grease to the joint boot as much as it was wiped away at inspection.
  7. Install the both boot band.