Kia Optima: Disassembly
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Do not disassemble the
BJ assembly. |
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Special grease must be
applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another
type of grease. |
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The boot band should
be replaced with a new one. |
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| 1. |
Remove the circlip (B) from the
driveshaft spline (A).
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| 2. |
Remove both boot bands from the
transaxle side joint(TJ) case.
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| 3. |
Pull out the boot from transaxle
side joint case (B). |
| 4. |
While dividing joint(TJ) boot
(A) of the transaxle side, wipe the grease in TJ case (B) and collect them
respectively.
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Make alignment marks (D) on spider roller assembly (A), joint case
(B), and shaft spline (C) to aid reassembly. |
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| 5. |
Remove the snap ring (A) from
the shaft.
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| 6. |
Remove the spider assembly (B)
from the driveshaft.
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| 7. |
Clean the spider assembly. |
| 8. |
Remove the boot (A) of the transaxle
side joint(TJ).
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For reusing the boot (A), wrap tape (B) around the driveshaft splines
(C) to protect the boot (A). |
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| 9. |
Using a plier or flat-tipped
(-) screwdriver, remove the both side of clamp (B) of the dynamic damper
(A).
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| 10. |
Fix the driveshaft (A) with a
vice (B) as illustrated.
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| 11. |
Apply soap powder on the shaft
to prevent being damaged between the shaft spline and the dynamic damper
when the dynamic damper is removed. |
| 12. |
Saperate the dynamic damper (A)
from the shaft (B) carefully.
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| 13. |
Using a plier or flat-tipped
(-) screwdriver, remove the BJ boot band on the side of wheel.
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| 14. |
Pull out the joint (BJ) on the
side of wheel into transaxle direction.
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Be careful not to damage the boot. |
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1.
Check the driveshaft boots for
damage and deterioration.
2.
Check the driveshaft spline for
wear or damage.
3.
Check that there is no water
or ...
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.
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See also:
Fuel Filler Door Open Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Remove the driver door trim.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front door")
2.
Remove the switch assembly connector
(A) from the door trim.
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Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module. Description and Operation
Description
The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the front
passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy
the PAB.
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Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the oil temperature
sensor connector.
3.
Measure resistance between sensor
signal terminal and sensor g ...
Inspection
Reassembly