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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the front driveshaft.

    (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  2. Remove the TJ joint assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "TJ JOINT ")

  3. Remove the clamp (B) from the dynamic damper (A).
    Fig 1: Remove Clamp From Dynamic Damper
    G12294007Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fix the driveshaft (A) with a vice (B) as illustrated.
    Fig 2: Fix Driveshaft With Vice
    G12294008Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply soapy water on the shaft to prevent damaging it from contact with shaft spline when removing the dynamic damper.
  6. Carefully separate the dynamic damper (A) from the shaft (B).
    Fig 3: Separate Dynamic Damper From Shaft
    G12294009Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.