Kia Sorento: Rear Driveshaft Removal and Installation

Kia Sorento (XM, 2011-2015) Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Rear Driveshaft Assembly / Rear Driveshaft Removal and Installation

Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.

Tightening torque:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

Remove the coking nut (A).

Tightening torque:

240.3~ 269.7N.m (24.5 ~ 27.5kgf.m, 177.2 ~ 198.9lb-ft)

3.	Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to Suspension System - "Rear Shock Absorber")

4.	Remove the parking brake cable. (Refer to Brake System - "Parking Brake Cable")

Remove the rear upper arm (A) after loosen the bolt (B).

Tightening torque

98.0 ~ 117.6N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7lb-ft)

Remove the rear lower arm (B), spring (C) as loosening bolt (A) after supporting rear lower arm (B) with jack.

Tightening torque:

137.2 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

Certainly install Jack as being danger because of the tension.

Remove the rear assist arm (C), trailing arm (D) as loosening bolt (A), nut (B).

Tightening torque:

(A) : 44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

(B) : 137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

Separate the end (B) of rear driveshaft on rear axle assembly (A).

Rear Driveshaft Components

1. Tone wheel 2. BJ joint 3. BJ boot 4. BJ boot big part band 5. BJ boot small part band 6. Shaft 7. TJ boot small part band 8. TJ boot big part band 9. TJ boot 10. Snap...

Rear Driveshaft Inspection

1. Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration. 2. Check the ball joint for wear and damage. 3. Check the spli...

Kia Sorento: Rear Driveshaft Removal and Installation

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