Kia Stonic Quiz

Drive Shafts and Axles

In this manual: Drive Shafts and Axles
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical — 49Engine Electrical — 15Emission control system — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 45Clutch System — 12Manual Transaxle System — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shafts and Axles — 9Suspension — 16Steering — 10restraint system — 15Braking system — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 89Rear Seat — 16Electrical System — 25Electrochromic Interior Rear View Mirror — 64Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 31
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Special Service Tools

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool Name/Number Illustration Description
Lower Ball Joint Remover
0K545-A9100
To remove the ball joint
Ball Joint Remover
09568-34000
Remove the ball joint
Puller
09495-33000
To remove the tripod joint from the drive shaft
Boot Clamp Installer
09495-3K000
To install the ear-type boot clamp
Boot Clamp Installer
09495-39100
To install the special-shaped boot clamp

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom of Malfunction Possible Cause Measurement
Vehicle pulls to one side Drive shaft ball joint seizure or wear REPLACE
Wheel bearing wear, vibration or seizure REPLACE
Front suspension and steering malfunction Adjust or replace
VIBRATION Drive shaft wear, damage or deformation REPLACE
Drive shaft and hub spline knocking REPLACE
Wheel bearing wear, vibration or seizure REPLACE
shining Improper Wheel Balance Adjust or replace
Front suspension and steering malfunction Adjust or replace
EXCESSIVE NOISE Drive shaft wear, damage or deformation REPLACE
Drive shaft vibration and worn hub splines REPLACE
Wheel bearing wear, vibration or seizure REPLACE
Loose wheel hub nut Adjust or replace
Front suspension and steering malfunction Adjust or replace

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