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Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Front Propeller Shaft Removal and Installation

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13steps
~83min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
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  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  2. Remove the caliper mounting bolts, then secure the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire.

    Tightening torque: 78.4 ~ 98 N·m

  3. Remove the caulked nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 240.3~ 270 N·m (24.5 ~ 27.5 kgf·m, 177.2 ~ 198.9 lb-ft)

  4. Disconnect the brake hose (A) and the wheel speed sensor (B).

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.8 N·m

  5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the steering knuckle.
    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).
    2. Remove the castellated nut (B).

    Tightening torque: 34.3 to 44 N·m

  6. Disconnect the ball joint (A) from the steering knuckle using the special service tool (09568-4A000).
  7. Remove the mounting bolt and nut of the lower arm (A) from the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 98.0 ~ 118 N·m

  8. Using a plastic hammer (A), disconnect the drive shaft (C) from the hub (B).
  9. Remove the right side cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  10. Remove the mounting bolts (A, B) of the upper arm bracket (C). Tightening torque: (A) 107.9 ~ 126 N·m (B) 49.0 ~ 64 N·m
  11. Loosen the inner shaft mounting bolts, then disconnect the inner shaft (A).

    Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 69 N·m

  12. Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and the joint housing, and separate the drive shaft (B) from the transaxle case.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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