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Repair Procedures: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Forte5, 2015 Kia Forte Koup, and 2015 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Apply soap powder on the shaft to prevent being damaged between the shaft spline and the dynamic damper.
  2. Install the dynamic damper.
  3. Install the dynamic damper band (A).
  4. Using the SST (09495-3K000), secure the TJ boot bands (B).

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

    Fig 1: Dynamic Damper & Bands
    G09743456Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the TJ joint assembly.

    (Refer to "TJ JOINT ")

  6. Install the front driveshaft.

    (Refer to "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  7. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")