Drive Shaft and Axle
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Service Data
Service Data
| Engine | M/T | Connection Type | Max. Allowable Angle | ||
| Outer | Inner | Outer | Inner | ||
| Gamma 1.6 MPI | MT | Pinion # 23 | CTJ # 23 | 46,5° | 23° |
| B | Pinion # 23 | CTJ # 22 | 46,5° | 23° | |
| Nu 2.0 MPI | MT | Pinion # 23 | CTJ # 23 | 46,5° | 23° |
| B | Pinion # 23 | CTJ # 22 | 46,5° | 23° | |
| Gamma 1.6 T-GDi | DCT | Pinion # 24 | CTJ # 24 | 46,5° | 23° |
| MT | Pinion # 23 | CTJ # 23 | 46,5° | 23° | |
| New U 1.6 | DCT | Pinion # 24 | CTJ # 24 | 46,5° | 23° |
| MT | Pinion # 24 | CTJ # 24 | 46,5° | 23° | |
Tightening Torque
Tightening Torque
| Item | N·m | kgf·m | lbf·ft | lbf·in | |
| Front | Wheel Hub Nuts | 107,9 - 127,5 | 11,0 - 13,0 | 79,6 - 94,0 | |
| Drive Shaft Seal Nut | 274,6 - 294,2 | 28,0 - 30,0 | 202,5 - 217,0 | ||
| Strut Assembly with Steering Knuckle | 156,9 - 176,5 | 16,0 - 18,0 | 115,7 - 130,2 | ||
| Lower Arm Ball Joint | 58,8 - 70,6 | 6,0 - 7,2 | 43,4 - 52,1 | ||
| Tie Rod End Ball Joint Nut | 34,3 - 44,1 | 3,5 - 4,5 | 25,3 - 32,5 | ||
| Front Caliper to Knuckle | 78,4 - 98,0 | 8,0 - 10,0 | 57,8 - 72,3 | ||
| Front Disc Mounting Bolt | 4,9 - 5,9 | 0,5 - 0,6 | 3,6 - 4,3 | 43,4 - 52,1 | |
| Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 8,8 - 13,7 | 0,9 - 1,4 | 6,5 - 10,1 | ||
| Rear: twist beam axle | Wheel Hub Nuts | 107,9 - 127,5 | 11,0 - 13,0 | 79,6 - 94,0 | |
| Rear Caliper to Torsion Beam Axle | 63,7 - 73,5 | 6,5 - 7,5 | 47,0 - 54,0 | ||
| Rear Bushing to Twist Beam Axle | 49,0 - 58,8 | 5,0–6,0 | 236,1 - 43,3 | ||
| Rear Disc Mounting Bolt | 4,9 - 5,9 | 0,5 - 0,6 | 3,6 - 4,3 | 43,4 - 52,1 | |
| Rear: Multi-link | Wheel Hub Nuts | 107,9 - 127,5 | 11,0 - 13,0 | 79,6 - 94,0 | |
| Shock Absorber to Rear Lower Arm | 137,3 - 156,9 | 14,0 - 16,0 | 101,3 - 115,7 | ||
| Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt | 78,5 - 98,1 | 8,0 - 10,0 | 57,9 - 72,3 | ||
| Disc Mounting Screw | 4,9 - 5,9 | 0,5 - 0,6 | 3,6 - 4,3 | 43,4 - 52,1 | |
| Hub Bearing Bolt | 88,3 - 107,9 | 9,0 - 11,0 | 65,1 - 79,6 | ||
| Upper Arm to Rear Knuckle | 137,3 - 156,9 | 14,0 - 16,0 | 101,3 - 115,7 | ||
| Lower Arm to Rear Carrier | 137,3 - 156,9 | 14,0 - 16,0 | 101,3 - 115,7 | ||
| Auxiliary Arm to Rear Carrier | 137,3 - 156,9 | 14,0 - 16,0 | 101,3 - 115,7 | ||
| Pull Arm to Body | 98,1 - 117,7 | 10,0 - 12,0 | 72,3 - 86,8 | ||
| Trailing Arm to Rear Carrier | 137,3 - 156,9 | 14,0 - 16,0 | 101,3 - 115,7 | ||
Lubricants
Lubricants
| Engine | Connection | Lubricants | Quantity |
| Gamma 1.6 MPI | Pinion | RBA | 90 - 100 g |
| CTJ | CW09-VX21 | 125 - 135 g | |
| Nu 2.0 MPI | Pinion | RBA | 90 - 100 g |
| CTJ | CW09-VX21 | 125 - 135 g | |
| Gamma 1.6 T-GDi | Pinion | RBA | 90 - 100 g |
| CTJ | CW-13TJ | 125 - 135 g | |
| New U 1.6 | Pinion | RBA | 100 - 110 g |
| CTJ | CW09-VX21 | 130 - 140 g |
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
| Tool Name/Number | Illustration | Description |
| Ball Joint Remover 09568-1C100 |
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Used to remove the ball joint. |
| Bearing Installer Set 09495-3K000 |
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Used to install the ear-type boot band. |
| Band Clamp Pliers 09495-39100 |
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Used to install the hook-type boot band. |
| CV Joint Puller 09517-4E000 |
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Used to remove the CV joint. |
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Countermeasure |
| Vehicle Pulling Phenomenon | Front suspension and steering defect. | Adjust or replace |
| Hub bearing burnt | Replace | |
| Vibration | Excessive wear, delamination, damage or bending of drive shaft | Replace |
| Hub bearing separation | Replace | |
| Shimmy | Improper wheel balance | Adjust or replace |
| Front suspension and steering combination | Adjust or replace | |
| Noise | Worn, damaged or bent | Replace |
| Noise at drive shaft and hub connection when driving straight, reversing or in a curve (click or squeak) | Adjust hub nut tightening or replace inner washer | |
| Noise from inside of shaft when driving in a curve (repeated knocking) | Replace | |
| Friction noise from drive shaft boots (sticky noise) | Clean and apply fluorine-based grease. | |
| Drive shaft damper damaged or burnt (rumbling) | Replace damper kit | |
| Hub nut loose | Adjust | |
| Front suspension and steering problems | Adjust or replace | |
| Disc mounting bolt loose | Adjust | |
| Hub bearing noise during driving (whirring noise) | Replace | |
| Wheel bearing delaminated, flange contact surface burnt | Replace | |
| Leakage | Grease leakage from propeller shaft boots (partially replace parts if boots leak) | Replace |
| Rust | Corrosion on non-painted surface (not a functional problem) | Explain to the customer that this is normal. |
| ABS warning lamp is on | Loosen the hub bearing sensor assembly and sensor cable. | Adjust |
| Foreign material at hub bearing sensor installation area (connector) | Cleaning | |
| Communication problem (check with KDS and erase DTC) | Adjust |
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