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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the front driveshaft.

    (Refer to "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  2. Remove the TJ joint assembly.

    (Refer to "TJ JOINT ")

  3. Remove the remove the both side of band (B) of the dynamic damper (A).
    Fig 1: Dynamic Damper & Bands
    G09777823Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fix the driveshaft (A) with a vice (B) as illustrated.
    Fig 2: Driveshaft In Vice
    G09777824Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply soap powder on the shaft to prevent being damaged between the shaft spline and the dynamic damper when the dynamic damper is removed.
  6. Separate the dynamic damper (A) from the shaft (B) carefully.
    Fig 3: Dynamic Damper And Shaft
    G09777825Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.