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:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative
cable and wait for at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2.
Remove the roof trim. (Refer
to the Body group- Interior)
...
Power Steering
Power steering uses energy from the engine to assist you in steering the vehicle.
If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle
may still be steered, but it ...
Storing positions into memory using the buttons on the door
Storing driver’s seat positions
1. Shift the shift lever into P while the ignition switch is ON. 2. Adjust
the driver seat to position comfortable for the driver. 3. Press SET button on
the contr ...
Inspection
Reassembly