Hyundai Tucson: Driveshaft Assembly / Front Driveshaft Repair procedures

Hyundai Tucson (LM) 2010-2015 Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Driveshaft Assembly / Front Driveshaft Repair procedures

Removal

Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front 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:

294.2 ~ 313.8 N.m (30.0 ~ 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 ~ 231.5 lb-ft)

•	The front hub coking nut should be replaced with new ones.

•	After installation coking nut (A), stake the coking nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.

Remove the brake hose (A) and wheel speed sensor (B).

Tightening torque:

6.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle.

(1)	Remove the split pin (A).

(2)	Remove the castle nut (B).

Tightening torque:

23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)

Remove the lower arm (A) mounting bolt and nut from the knuckle.

Tightening torque:

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

6.	Using a plastic hammer (A), disconnect driveshaft (C) from the axle hub (B).

Loosen the inner shaft mounting bolts and then disconnect the inner shaft (A).

Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

By the shape and the engine bracket bolts are mounted differently.

8.	Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the drive shaft (B) from the transaxle case.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	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 by excessive force it 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.

10.	Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment")

Front Driveshaft Components and Components Location

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TJ Joint Components and Components Location

Components [LH] 1. BJ assembly 2. BJ circlip 3. BJ boot band 4. BJ boot 5. Shaft6. TJ boot band7. TJ boot8. Spider assembly9. Retainer ring10. TJ housing11. Housing circlip [RH] 1. BJ ...

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