Kia Carens RP Quiz
Drive Shaft and Axle

Troubleshooting

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 15Maintenance Schedule — 7Engine Mechanical System — 91Engine Electrical System — 51Emission Control System — 21Engine Control System/Fuel System — 97Clutch System — 35Manual Transmission — 24Automatic Transmission — 93Drive Shaft and Axle — 19Suspension System — 33Steering — 21Restraints — 42Brake System — 56Body (Interior and Exterior) — 211Body Electrical System — 251Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 55
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Troubleshooting

Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
Vehicle pulls to one side Propeller Shaft Ball Joint Scoring Replace
Wheel Bearing Wear, Noise or Scoring Replace
Front Suspension and Steering Malfunction Adjust or Replace
Vibration Propeller Shaft Wear, Damage or Bending Replace
Propeller Shaft Noise and Hub Serration Wear Replace
Wheel Bearing Wear, Noise or Scoring Replace
Shimmy Improper Wheel Balance Adjust or Replace
Front Suspension and Steering Malfunction Adjust or Replace
Excessive Noise Propeller Shaft Wear, Damage or Bending Replace
Propeller Shaft Noise and Worn Hub Splines Replace
Wheel Bearing Wear, Noise or Scoring Replace
Loose hub nut Adjust or Replace
Front Suspension and Steering Malfunction Adjust or Replace

Troubleshooting

Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
Vehicle pulls to one side Propeller Shaft Ball Joint Scoring Replace
Replace
Front Suspension and Steering Malfunction Adjust or Replace
Vibration Propeller Shaft Wear, Damage or Bending Replace
Propeller Shaft Noise and Hub Serration Wear Replace
Wheel Bearing Wear, Noise or Scoring Replace
Shimmy Improper Wheel Balance Adjust or Replace
Front Suspension and Steering Malfunction Adjust or Replace
Excessive Noise Propeller Shaft Wear, Damage or Bending Replace
Propeller Shaft Noise and Worn Hub Splines Replace
Wheel Bearing Wear, Noise or Scoring Replace
Loose hub nut Adjust or Replace
Front Suspension and Steering Malfunction Adjust or Replace

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