Kia Soul: Front Driveshaft Replacement
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Driveshaft Assembly / Front Driveshaft Replacement
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
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3. |
Remove the driveshaft coking nut (A).
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4. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using
the SST (09568-34000).
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5. |
Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
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6. |
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect driveshaft (A) from the axle
hub (B).
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7. |
Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case,
and separate the drive shaft (B) from the transaxle case.
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8. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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9. |
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment")
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Front Driveshaft Component
1. Driveshaft (LH)
2. Circlip
3. Driveshaft (RH)
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TJ Joint Components
[LH]
1. BJ assembly
2. BJ circlip
3. BJ boot band
4. BJ boot
5. Shaft
6. TJ boot band
7. TJ boot
8. Spider assembly
9. Snap ring
10. TJ h ...
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Front Hub / Knuckle Components
1. Brake disc
2. Wheel hub assembly
3. Hub bolt
4. Dust cover
5. Knuckle
6. Hub bearing
7. Snap ring
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