Kia Stinger CK Quiz
Drive Shaft and Axle

Propeller Shaft

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 8Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 19Emission Control System — 12Engine Control System/Fuel System — 51Automatic Transmission System — 34All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 7Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 25Steering — 8Restraints — 19Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 47Front Seat Belt — 63Body Electrical System — 99Windshield Wiper/Washer — 11Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
21steps
~126min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200117.787N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

CV Joint and Boots

  1. Shift the transmission lever to the neutral position.

  2. Raise the vehicle and support it on safety stands at the proper locations.

  3. Check the center bearing (A) for excessive play or rattling and for rubber cracks. If the center bearing has excessive play or rattling, or the rubber has cracks, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

  4. Check the CV joint boot for damage and wear. If the boot is damaged or worn, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

  5. Check the CV joint for excessive play or rattling. If the CV joint has excessive play or rattling, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

Inspect Flexible Coupling

  1. Check the front and rear flexible couplings for cracks or damage.

  2. Inspect the flexible coupling centering sleeve. If the sleeve is damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

Universal Joint Inspection

  1. Check that the universal joint bearing rotates smoothly.

  2. Check the spider bearing for play. If necessary, replace the propeller shaft.

Driveshaft Runout

  1. Install the dial indicator so that its plunger contacts the center of the front propeller shaft or rear propeller shaft.

  2. Slowly rotate the propeller shaft and check the runout. Repeat this procedure for the other propeller shaft.

    Front propeller shaft runout: 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)

Removal

  1. Remove the floor under cover.

  2. Remove the brace bracket. [LH, RH]

    Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

  3. Remove the support bracket.

  4. Remove the center muffler.

    D 2.2 R VGT (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

    G 2.0 T-GDI THETA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

    G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

  5. Remove the heat shield (A).

    Tightening torque: 4.9–6.9 N·m

  6. Remove the front muffler.

    D 2.2 R VGT (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

    G 2.0 T-GDI THETA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

    G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

  7. Loosen the bolts, then separate the front propeller shaft.

    Tightening torque: 88.3–108 N·m

  8. Loosen the propeller shaft center bearing bolts.

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–59 N·m

  9. Loosen the rear propeller shaft mounting bolts and remove the propeller shaft.

    Tightening torque: 88.3–108 N·m

  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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