Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 299

Fig. 10: Identifying Driveshaft
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9. Removal of the driveshaft [RH].

a. Remove the heat protector (A).

Fig. 11: Identifying Heat Protector
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b. Remove the inner shaft bearing bracket assembly mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque N.m (Kgf.m, lb-ft):

Gasoline: 50-65 (5.0-6.5, 36-47)

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Fig. 12: Identifying Inner Shaft Bearing Bracket Assembly Mounting Bolts
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10. Insert pry bar (C) between the transaxle case (B) and driveshaft joint (A), separate driveshaft from the

transaxle.

Fig. 13: Identifying Transaxle Case And Driveshaft Joint
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11. Pull out the driveshaft from the transaxle case.

CAUTION:



Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and
joint.



Do not insert a pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to
the oil seal.

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Do not pry on the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause
components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn
boot or a damaged bearing.

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INSPECTION

1. Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.

2. Check the ball joints for wear and damage.

3. Check the splines for wear and damage.

Fig. 14: Checking Driveshaft Boots
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INSTALLATION

Fig. 15: Identifying Driveshaft Splines And Differential Case Oil Seal

CAUTION:



Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to
prevent contamination.



Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed
from the transaxle case.

CAUTION:



Replace the circlip with new ones before the installation.



Before the installation, apply the gear oil on the driveshaft splines (A)
and contacting surface of differential case oil seal (B).

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1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fig. 16: Staking Driveshaft Lock Nut Using Hammer & Chisel
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Fig. 17: Staked Driveshaft Lock Nut
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FRONT DRIVESHAFT (UTJ-BJ TYPE)

COMPONENTS

CAUTION:



After installing the driveshaft joint to the transaxle case, be sure
not to come out.



The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.



After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a
chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.

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