Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 299

Fig. 10: Identifying Driveshaft 
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9. Removal of the driveshaft [RH]. 

a. Remove the heat protector (A). 

Fig. 11: Identifying Heat Protector 
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b. Remove the inner shaft bearing bracket assembly mounting bolts (A).  

Tightening torque N.m (Kgf.m, lb-ft):  

Gasoline: 50-65 (5.0-6.5, 36-47) 

 

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Fig. 12: Identifying Inner Shaft Bearing Bracket Assembly Mounting Bolts 
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10. Insert pry bar (C) between the transaxle case (B) and driveshaft joint (A), separate driveshaft from the 

transaxle. 

Fig. 13: Identifying Transaxle Case And Driveshaft Joint 
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11. Pull out the driveshaft from the transaxle case. 

CAUTION:

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Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and 
joint.  



Do not insert a pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to 
the oil seal.  

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Do not pry on the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause 
components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn 
boot or a damaged bearing.  

 

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INSPECTION 

1. Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.  

2. Check the ball joints for wear and damage.  

3. Check the splines for wear and damage. 

Fig. 14: Checking Driveshaft Boots 
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INSTALLATION 

Fig. 15: Identifying Driveshaft Splines And Differential Case Oil Seal

CAUTION:



Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to 
prevent contamination.  

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Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed 
from the transaxle case.  

CAUTION:



Replace the circlip with new ones before the installation.  

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Before the installation, apply the gear oil on the driveshaft splines (A) 
and contacting surface of differential case oil seal (B).  

 

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1. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

Fig. 16: Staking Driveshaft Lock Nut Using Hammer & Chisel 
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Fig. 17: Staked Driveshaft Lock Nut 
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FRONT DRIVESHAFT (UTJ-BJ TYPE) 

COMPONENTS 

CAUTION:



After installing the driveshaft joint to the transaxle case, be sure 
not to come out.  



The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.  



After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a 
chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.  

 

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