Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 301

Fig. 25: Identifying Tape Around Driveshaft Splines
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9. Remove both bands on the side of wheel.

Fig. 26: Removing Band
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10. Pull out the joint (BJ) boot on the side of wheel into the transaxle direction.

INSPECTION

1. Check the driveshaft spline for wear or damage.

2. Check that there is no water or foreign material in the BJ.

3. Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.

4. Check the groove inside the UTJ case for wear or corrosion.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the boot.

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Fig. 27: Checking Driveshaft Spline
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REASSEMBLE

1. Wrap tape around the drive shaft splines (UTJ side) to prevent damage to the boots.

2. Apply grease to the joint (BJ) boot on the side of wheel and install the boots.

3. Install the bands to both boots.

Fig. 28: Installing Bands To Both Boots
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4. Using clamp, secure the boot bands.

Clearance (A): 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) or less

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Fig. 29: Identifying Clearance Of Boot Bands
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5. Install the UTJ boot bands and UTJ boot.

6. Using the alignment marks (D) made during disassembly as a guide, install the spider assembly (A) and

snap ring (B) on the driveshaft splines (C).

Fig. 30: Identifying Spider Assembly, Snap Ring, Driveshaft Splines And Alignment Marks (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 31: Identifying Spider Assembly, Snap Ring, Driveshaft Splines And Alignment Marks (2 Of 2)
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7. Add the specified grease to the joint (UTJ) boot as much as wiped away at inspection.

8. Install the boots.

9. To control the air in the UTJ boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are

tightened.

STANDARD VALUE [L]

STANDARD VALUE

Fig. 32: Identifying Distance Of Boot Bands
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10. Install the boot bands by using the SST (09495-39100).

Items

Standard (L) mm (in)

LH

RH

3.8 Gasoline A/T

557.1 (21.93)

570.7 (22.47)

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