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Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Rear Propeller Shaft Assembly

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  1. Wrap tape around the splines of the drive shaft (TJ side) to prevent damage to the boot.
  2. Apply grease to the propeller shaft and install the boots.
  3. Apply the specified grease to the inner race (A) and cage (B). Install the cage (B) so that it is offset from the track, as shown in the illustration.
  4. Apply the specified grease to the cage and install the balls into the cage.
  5. Position the chamfered side (A) as shown in the illustration. Install the inner race onto the drive shaft (B), then install the snap ring.
  6. Apply the specified grease to the outer race and install the BJ outer race onto the propeller shaft.
  7. Apply the specified grease to the TJ boot and install the boot with the clip.
  8. Tighten the TJ boot bands.
  9. Add the specified grease to the BJ as much as was wiped off during inspection.
  10. Install the boots.
  11. Tighten the BJ boot bands.
  12. To control the air in the TJ boot, maintain the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.
    Distance (mm) left Right Side
    ALL 716.5 mm (28.2086 in) 697.4 mm (27.4566 in)

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