Kia 495003C643 Shaft Assembly-Drive,LH

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To take off the wheel cover or hub cap, first, one has to pull the cotter pin and also use a long breaker bar to loosen the axle shaft/hub nut then the wheel lug nuts. Loosen the wheel and then lift the vehicle and place it on stand before moving on to remove the wheel. Jack up both front wheels and set the parking brake on or drain the transaxle lubricant or place rags under the transaxle end of the axle shaft. Remove the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor as well as the brake hose assembly mounting bolts. Cast off the outer tie-rod end from the steering knuckle; unbolt the two screws, which are on the lower balljoint but do not sever the joint. Pull the knuckle with the hub assembly out until the end of the axle shaft is clear from the hub, when the end of the axle shaft cannot be easily removed you can gently tap it with a plastic hammer, once the axle shaft is free from the hub and the knuckle is swung outwards use some wire to support the outer end so that does not exert pressure on the inner CV joint. To remove the axle shaft gently loosen the inner end of the axle shaft in the transaxle or center bearing support bracket with a large screwdriver prybar to support the CV joint. For intermediate shaft removal, replace the right axle shaft assembly, then undo the center bearing support bracket bolts and finally, the intermediate shaft can be pulled out from the transaxle. Check for any visible damages on the center bearing and if there is, then replace it. For installation, if it was removed reinstall the intermediate shaft; the old spring clip on the inner end of the axle shafts need to be replaced or renewed; apply lubrication for the differential or intermediate shaft seal and then lift the axle shafts into position while supporting the CV joints. Slide the splined end of the inner CV joint over the hollow shaft of the differential side gear with the spring clip snapping into place as the gap is down. Afterwards, use grease to apply it on the outer CV joint splines, pull out on the strut/steering knuckle assembly and then fit the stub axle into the hub. Engage the balljoint back to its position on the lower control arm and fasten the nuts to the required liveliness standard. Screw the axle shaft/hub nut with the convex surface of the washer laminated over the exposed threads of the nut ensuring that it is well seated, though without applying the actual torque until the car is raised. Check that the axle shaft is properly located in the transaxle by getting hold of the inner CV joint housing and applying a backward force. Lastly, there is the fitting of the wheel and the lug nuts followed by the lowering of the vehicle and then tightening of the lug nuts and axle shaft/hub nut to the recommended torque limit and a new cotter pin is put in and the transaxle then refilled using the approved lubricant.