Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Drive Shaft and Axle

Joint Assembly (Wheel 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
22steps
~137min
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. Use a (-) screwdriver to remove the small diameter boot band (A).

  3. Using a plastic hammer, tap the upper part of the joint spline 2-3 times.

  4. Install the SST (0K495-C5200) onto the drive shaft spline (A).

  5. After securing the drive shaft in a vise, remove the joint assembly (A) using the SST (09526-11000).

  6. Use a (-) screwdriver to remove the large diameter boot band (A).

  7. Remove the joint boot (A) and joint assembly (B).

  8. Remove the snap ring (A) from the drive shaft.

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

  2. Install the band (A) and boot (B) onto the drive shaft from the wheel side.

  3. Insert the snap ring (A) into the joint.

  4. Insert the boot into the joint.

  5. Using a plastic hammer, tap the upper part of the joint spline 2-3 times.

  6. Set the drive shaft length to the standard value, then install the boot band to adjust the air in the wheel 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)

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

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

  8. Install the large diameter boot band using the SST (0K495-C5000).

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

  9. Install the front drive shaft.

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

  10. Inspect the front wheel alignment.

    (See Suspension System - Alignment)

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