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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Remove the front driveshaft.

    (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  2. Remove the TJ joint assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "TJ JOINT ")

  3. Remove the remove the both side of band (B) of the dynamic damper (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Band & Dynamic Damper
    G12163686Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fix the driveshaft (A) with a vice (B) as illustrated.
    Fig 2: Fixing Driveshaft With Vice
    G12163687Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply soap powder on the shaft to prevent being damaged between the shaft spline and the dynamic damper when the dynamic damper is removed.
  6. Separate the dynamic damper (A) from the shaft (B) carefully.
    Fig 3: Locating Dynamic Damper & Shaft
    G12163688Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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