Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 300

Fig. 18: Identifying Front Driveshaft Components (UTJ-BJ Type) 
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DISASSEMBLY 

1. Remove the clip (B) from drive shaft splines (A) of the transaxle side. 

NOTE:

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Do not disassemble the BJ assembly.  

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Special grease must be applied to the drive shaft joint. Do not substitute 
with another type of grease.  

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The boot band should be replaced with a new one.  

 

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Fig. 19: Identifying Clip And Drive Shaft Splines Of Transaxle Side 
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2. Remove both boot bands from the transaxle side UTJ case. 

Fig. 20: Removing Boot Bands From Transaxle Side UTJ Case 
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3. Pull out the boot from the transaxle side joint (UTJ).  

4. When separating the joint and boot (A), remove the grease from the UTJ case (B). 

 

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Fig. 21: Identifying Boot And UTJ Case 
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Fig. 22: Identifying Alignment Marks On Spider Tool Assembly, UTJ Case And Shaft Splines 
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5. Using a plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the snap ring (A). 

CAUTION:

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Be careful not to damage the boot.  

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According to Illustration below, put alignment marks across 
spider roller assembly (A), UTJ case (B), and shaft splines (C) to 
aid in reassembly.  

 

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Fig. 23: Identifying Snap Ring 
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6. Remove the spider assembly (B) from drive shaft (A) by using the Special Tool (09495-33000). 

Fig. 24: Identifying Spider Assembly, Driveshaft And Special Tool (09495-33000) 
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7. Clean the spider assembly.  

8. Remove the boot (A), of the transaxle side joint (UTJ). 

CAUTION: Wrap tape (B) around the driveshaft splines (C) to protect the boot 

(A).

 

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2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveshaft - Sedona

  

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