Kia Niro: Driveshaft Assembly / TJ Joint Repair procedures

Remove the Front Driveshaft.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “Front Driveshaft”)

Remove the BJ circlip (B) from the TJ housing (A).

Remove both boot bands from the TJ housing.

Remove the TJ circlip (A).

• Make alignment marks (D) on spider roller assembly (A), TJ housing (B), and shaft spline (C) to aid reassembly.

Remove the snap ring (A) from the shaft.

Remove the spider assembly (B) from the driveshaft (A) using the special tool (09495-33000).

Clean the spider assembly.

Remove the TJ boot (A).

• For reusing the boot (A), wrap tape (B) around the driveshaft splines (C) to protect the boot (A).

Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.

Check the groove inside the joint case for wear or corrosion

Check the TJ boots for damage and deterioration.

Wrap tape around the driveshaft spline(TJ) to prevent damage to the boot.

Using the alignment marks (D) made during disassembly as a guide, install the spider assembly (A) and snap ring (B) on the driveshaft splines (C).

Add specified grease to the joint boot as much as it was wiped away at inspection.

Install the both boot band.

To control the air in the TJ boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.

Using the SST(09495-3K000), secure the TJ boot bands.

Install the Front Driveshaft.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “Front Driveshaft”)

Check the front alignment.

(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment")