Kia Soul: BJ Boot Replacement - Driveshaft Assembly - Driveshaft and axle - Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service ManualKia Soul: BJ Boot Replacement

Second generation PS (2014-2019) / Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Driveshaft Assembly / BJ Boot 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 Dynamic damper.
(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “Dynamic Damper”)
4.
Using a plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the BJ boot bands (A).

5.
Remove the BJ boot.
6.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
  
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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.
7.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment")
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