TSBTRA047_R2

GROUP
TRA
MODEL
All Applicable
Models
NUMBER
DATE
047 (Rev 2, 2/16/2018) January 2013
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY
SUBJECT:
 NOTICE
This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised
sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
This bulletin provides information regarding driveshaft serviceability on applicable Kia vehicles.
Individual service parts such as boots, joints, and hardware are available through your parts
department for all models with serviceable driveshafts.
Boot & Joint Kits (Stinger (CK) shown)
 IMPORTANT NOTICE
Replacement of the driveshaft assembly may be considered an over-repair if affected
parts are available separately. Such claims may be subject to chargeback.
File Under: 
Circulate To:
X General Manager
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X Service Advisors
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X Technicians
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X Service Manager
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X Parts Manager
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X Body Shop Manager 
X Fleet Repair
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DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY
SUBJECT:
General Service Procedure:
 NOTICE
Information regarding the individual component replacement is available in the
driveshaft repair procedure located in the shop manual on KGIS. Refer to KGIS for
specific repair procedures. Labor times and operation codes are available in the
Labor Time Standards Guide.
 NOTICE
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Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.
Do not insert the pry bar too deep as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
Do not pull the driveshaft using excessive force. This may cause components
inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
Support the driveshaft properly.
Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle
case.
1.
Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle
by referring to the appropriate section of
the shop manual on KGIS.
2.
Remove both clamps from the inner
tripod joint boot (transaxle side) using a
flat-bladed screwdriver, as shown.
 NOTICE
Clamps are one-time use and
must be replaced after removal.
3.
Carefully slide the boot along the
driveshaft and away from the tripod joint.
Clean excess grease from the assembly
using a shop towel.
4.
To maintain drive shaft balance integrity,
mark the trunnion (A), tripod joint case
(B), and the splines (C) of the driveshaft,
as shown.
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SUBJECT:
DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY
5.
Carefully remove retaining clip (C) (if
equipped) from tripod joint case (B) using
snap-ring pliers or a flat-bladed
screwdriver.
6.
Separate the tripod joint case from the
assembly.
7.
Using snap-ring pliers, carefully remove
the snap ring (A) from the driveshaft, as
shown.
8.
Carefully remove the trunnion assy. (B)
from the driveshaft (A) using a suitable
puller. Use a shop towel to remove any
excess grease.
9.
Replace
all
affected
parts
and
reassemble the driveshaft by reversing
the order of removal.
TSB: TRA047 (Rev 2) All Applicable Models January 2013