Front Driveshaft Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Sedona and 2006 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Replace the circlip with new ones before the installation.
Before the installation, apply the gear oil on the driveshaft splines (A) and contacting surface of differential case oil seal (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Driveshaft Splines And Differential Case Oil Seal

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Installation is the reverse of removal.
CAUTION:
- After installing the driveshaft joint to the transaxle case, be sure not to come out.
- The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
- After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
Fig 2: Staking Driveshaft Lock Nut
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Fig 3: Identifying Driveshaft Lock Nut
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