Kia Picanto JA Quiz

Drive Shaft and Axle

In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
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Specifications

Specification

Engine M/T Connection Type Max. Allowable Angle
Outer Inner Outer Inner
Kappa 1.0 MPI MT MINET # 21 TJ # 20 46,5° 23°
Kappa 1.0 MPI B MT # 20 TJ # 20 46,5° 23°
Kappa 1.0 FFV MT MINET # 21 T # 21 46,5° 23°
Kappa 1.0 FFV B MT # 20 TJ # 20 46,5° 23°
Kappa 1.0 T-GDi MT, AT Bolt #22 TI # 22 46,5° 23°
Kappa 1.2 MPa MT MINET # 21 T # 21 46,5° 23°
Kappa 1.2 MPa B Bolt #22 TJ # 20 46,5° 23°

Tightening Torque

Item N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Front Wheel Hub Nuts 107,9 - 127,5 11,0 - 13,0 79,6 - 94,0
Drive Shaft Seal Nut 274,6 - 294,2 28,0 - 30,0 202,5 ​​- 217,0
Strut Assembly with Steering Knuckle 98,1 - 117,7 10,0 - 12,0 72,3 - 86,8
Lower Arm Ball Joint 58,8 - 70,6 6,0 - 7,2 43,4 - 52,1
Tie Rod End Ball Joint Nut 24,5 - 34,3 2,5 - 3,5 18,1 - 25,3
Front Caliper to Knuckle 78,4 - 98,0 8,0 - 10,0 57,8 - 72,3
Front Disc Mounting Bolt 4,9 - 5,9 0,5 - 0,6 3,6 - 4,3
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt 6,9 - 10,8 0,7 - 1,1 5,1–8,0
Rear Wheel Hub Nuts 107,9 - 127,5 11,0 - 13,0 79,6 - 94,0
Rear Caliper to Torsion Beam Axle 63,7 - 73,5 6,5 - 7,5 47,0 - 54,0
Rear Bushing to Twist Beam Axle 49,0 - 58,8 5,0–6,0 236,1 - 43,3
Rear Disc Mounting Bolt 4,9 - 5,9 0,5 - 0,6 3,6 - 4,3

Lubricants

Engine M/T Connection Lubricants Quantity
Kappa 1.0 MPI, FFV MT Pinion RBA 90 - 100 g
TJi CW-13TJ 90 - 100 g
Kappa 1.0 MPI, FFV B Pinion RBA 60 - 70 g
TJi CW-13TJ 90 - 100 g
Kappa 1.0 T-GDi MT Pinion RBA 90 - 100 g
TJi CW09-VX21 135 - 145 g
Kappa 1.0 T-GDi B Pinion RBA 90 - 100 g
TJi CW-13TJ 135 - 145 g
Kappa 1.2 MPa MT Pinion RBA 90 - 100 g
TJi CW-13TJ 110 - 120 g
Kappa 1.2 MPa B Pinion RBA 90 - 100 g
TJi CW-13TJ 90 - 100 g

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools

Tool Name/Number Illustration Description
Lower Arm Ball Joint Remover
0K545-A9100
Used to remove the ball joint.
Ball Joint Remover
09568-1C100
Remove the ball joint
Bearing Installer Set
09495-3K000
Used to install the ear-type boot band.
Bearing Installer Set
09495-39100
Used to install the strap for the Huke-type boot.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
Vehicle pulls to one side Propeller Shaft Ball Joint Scoring Replace
Wheel Bearing Wear, Noise or Scoring Replace
Front Suspension and Steering Malfunction Adjust or Replace
Vibration Propeller Shaft Wear, Damage or Bending Replace
Propeller Shaft Noise and Hub Serration Wear Replace
Wheel Bearing Wear, Noise or Scoring Replace
Shimmy Improper Wheel Balance Adjust or Replace
Front Suspension and Steering Malfunction Adjust or Replace
Excessive Noise Propeller Shaft Wear, Damage or Bending Replace
Propeller Shaft Noise and Worn Hub Splines Replace
Wheel Bearing Wear, Noise or Scoring Replace
Loose hub nut Adjust or Replace
Front Suspension and Steering Malfunction Adjust or Replace

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