Hyundai Tucson: Driveshaft Assembly- Installation

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedures.
2. Check the alignment.

(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")

Removal

1. Remove the front drive shaft.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft")

2. Remove the trans axle side joint.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Transaxle Joint")

3. Remove the dynamic damper band (A, B) using driver (-).

WARNING

When removing the dynamic damper, lubricate the shaft with soapy water to prevent shaft damage.

4. Remove the dynamic damper (A).

Installation

1. Install the dynamic damper (A).

WARNING

When installing the dynamic damper, install it in set with the mounting part (A) of the shaft.

2. Install the dynamic damper band (A) using SST (09495-39100).

3. Install the transaxle side joint.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Transaxle Joint")

4. Install the front driveshaft.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft")

Removal

WARNING

• Drive shaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.
• When replacing the boot band, it must be a new one.

1. Remove the front drive shaft.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft")

2. Remove the transaxle side large diameter (A) and small diameter (B) boot bands.

WARNING

Use the right tool for each type of boot band as shown in the table below .

WARNING

When using the low profile hook type boot band, fit the SST tip (B) into the boot band hole (A) as shown below.

3. Remove the trans axle joint housing (A).
4. Remove the snap ring (A) using a snap ring pliers.
5. Remove the spider assembly (A) irom the drive shaft using a puller.
6. Remove trans axle side boot (A).
7. Clean the inside of the spider assembly and joint housing.

WARNING

Remove grease inside the housing as much as possible.

Inspection

1. Check spline (A) for damage wear crack.
2. Check the boot for w'ater or foreign objects.
3. Check joint assembly for damage wear crack and rust.
4. Replace any defective parts.

Installation

WARNING

• When assembling, be careful not to let dust and foreign substances enter.
• Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.
• Boot bands must use the new: one.

1. Install the transaxle side boot (A) and boot band (B) on the driveshaft.

WARNING

Put the boot band (B) first on the drive shaft before installing the boot (A).

WARNING

When installing the boot, seats in the mounting part (A).

2. Install the spider assembly (A) on the shaft (B), then press it using a mallet.

WARNING

• When installing the spider assembly (A), install it in the correct direction.
•  Installing in the wrong direction can cause secondary quality problems.
• When installing the spider assembly, install it according to the boot shape.

3. Install the snap ring (A) using the snap ring pliers.

WARNING

• When replacing the joint assembly, use the new one provided in the joint kit.
• The snap ring must be new.
• After installing the snap ring, make sure that there are only 2 - 3 splines in position (A).

4. Apply specified grease inside the joint housing (A) and boot (B).

WARNING

• Use the grease provided with the joint boot kit.
• Apply about 10% grease to the housing (A) and about 30% grease to the boot (B).
• Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease.

5. Install the trans axle side joint housing (A).

WARNING

• When installing the housing, turn the boot to fit each other.
• If the shape of housing and boot does not fit, there is a possibility of leakage due to the gap. Be very careful.

6. Adjust the air inside the boot to normal as shown below.

WARNING

After installing the jomt housing, perform air bleeding by pressing it several times until no air is heard.

7. Install the transaxle side joint large diameter (A) and small diameter (B) boot band.

WARNING

• Install in the following order: large diameter boot band → small diameter boot band.
• Installing in the wrong order can cause leaks.
• When installing the ear type boot band, check the clearance (A) as shown below.

Clearance (A): 2.0 mm or less.

• When using the low profile hook type boot band, fit the SST tip (B) into the boot band hole (A) as shown below.

8. Install the front driveshaft.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft")

Removal

The type can replace the wheel side joint boot

1. Remove the front drive shaft.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft")

2. Remove the trans axle side joint.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Transaxle Joint")

3. Remove the dynamic damper.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Dynamic Damper")

4. Remove the wheel side joint small diameter (A) and large diameter (B) boot band using driver (-).

5. Remove the wheel side joint boot (A).

WARNING

• Do not remove the wheel side joint housing (A).
• Reinstall the wheel side joint housing (A) may cause leakage, so replace it with the shaft (B) as an assembly.

The type can not replace the wheel side joint boot

1. Remove the front drive shaft.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft")

2. Remove the trans axle side joint.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Transaxle Joint")

3. Remove the dynamic damper.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Dynamic Damper")

4. Replace the wheel side joint assembly (A) and shaft (B).

WARNING

The wheel side joint boot can not be replaced, so replace the wheel side joint assembly (A) and shaft (B) together as an assembly.

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