Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Drive Shaft and Axle

Joint Assembly (Transaxle Side)

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
23steps
~143min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Wheel Side Joint Assembly
2. Wheel Side Snap Ring
3. Wheel Side Boot Band
4. Wheel Side Boot		 5. Shaft
6. Transaxle Side Boot Band
7. Transaxle Side Boot
8. Spider Assembly		 9. Snap Ring
10. Transaxle Side Joint Housing
11. Snap Ring

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the front drive shaft.

    (Refer to Drive Shaft Assembly — "Front Drive Shaft")

  2. Remove both boot bands from the transaxle side joint.

  3. After separating the transaxle side boot (A) in the direction indicated by the arrow, remove the joint snap ring (B) and joint housing (C).

  4. Remove the bearing from the spider assembly.

  5. Use snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring (A).

  6. Remove the spider assembly (B) from the drive shaft using a puller (A).

  7. Remove the transaxle side boot (A).

  8. Clean the spider assembly and joint housing.

Inspection

  1. Check the splines (A) for damage, wear, or cracks.

  2. Check the boot for water or foreign material.

  3. Check the joint assembly for damage, wear, cracks, and rust.

  4. Replace any defective parts.

Installation

  1. Install the transaxle side boot (A) and band (B) onto the drive shaft.

  2. Install the spider (A) and snap ring (B) onto the drive shaft splines in assembly order.

  3. Apply the specified grease to the joint housing and boot.

  4. Install the bearing onto the spider assembly.

  5. Assemble the transaxle side joint housing (A) onto the drive shaft and install the snap ring (B).

  6. Install the boot (A) onto the joint housing.

  7. Set the drive shaft length to the standard value, then install the boot band to adjust the air in the transaxle side boot.

    Engine Distance (L) mm (in.)
    Left side Right Side
    THETA III 2.5 GDI 538,9 (21,2165) 835,5 (32,8937)
    NU 2.0 MPI 551 (21,6929) 824,3 (32,4527)

  8. Install the large diameter boot band using the SST (09495-39100).

  9. Install the small diameter boot band using the SST (0K495-C5000).

    Clearance (A): 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.) or less

  10. Install the front drive shaft.

    (Refer to Drive Shaft Assembly — "Front Drive Shaft")

  11. Inspect the front wheel alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension System - Front Wheel Alignment)

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