Hyundai Accent (HC): Driveshaft and axle / Driveshaft Assembly

Contents:

• Front Driveshaft
• Dynamic Damper
• TJ Joint
• BJ Boot

Front Driveshaft

- Comonents

1. Driveshaft LH
2. Dynamic damper
3. Driveshaft RH

1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

2.Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

Tightening torque :107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

• Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.

3.Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).

• The driveshaft lock nut (A) should be replaced with new ones.

• After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.

Caulking depth : 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)

4.Remove the front brake caliper.(Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake")

5.Remove the tie rod end ball joint.

(1)Remove the split pin (C).

(2)Loosen the nut (B).

(3)Using SST(09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (A) from the knuckle.

Tightening torque :24.5-34.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.5 kgf.m, 18.1 - 25.3 lb-ft)

• Do not reuse the split pin (C).

6.Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST(09568-1S100).

Tightening torque : 58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb-ft)

• Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).

• Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots.

7.Using a plastic hammer, remove the front driveshaft (A) from the hub bearing assembly (B).

• Be careful not to damage the driveshaft, front sub frame or stabilizer link.

8.Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft from the transaxle case.[RH]

• Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint.

• Do not insert the pry bar (A) 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.

9.Install in the reverse order of removal.

Dynamic Damper

- Components

1. BJ assembly
2. BJ circlip
3. BJ boot band
4. BJ boot
5. Dynamic damper band
6. Dynamic damper
7. Shaft
8. TJ boot band
9. TJ boot

10. Spider assembly
11. Snap ring
12. TJ housing
13. Clip

1.Remove the front driveshaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft")

2.Remove the TJ joint assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "TJ Joint")

3.Remove the remove the both side of band (B) of the dynamic damper (A).

4.Fix the driveshaft (A) with a vice (B) as illustrated.

5.Apply soap powder on the shaft to prevent being damaged between the shaft spline and the dynamic damper when the dynamic damper is removed.

6.Seperate the dynamic damper (A) from the shaft (B) carefully.

1.Apply soap powder on the shaft to prevent being damaged between the shaft spline and the dynamic damper.

2.Install the dynamic damper.

3.Install the dynamic damper band.

4.Using the pliers, secure the TJ boot bands.

• Do not reuse the boot band.

5.Install the TJ joint assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "TJ joint")

6.Install the front driveshaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft")

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

TJ Joint ➤

BJ Boot

- Components

[RH]

1. BJ assembly
2. BJ circlip
3. BJ boot band
4. BJ boot
5. Dynamic damper band
6. Dynamic damper
7. Shaft
8. TJ boot band
9. TJ boot

10. Spider assembly
11. Snap ring
12. TJ housing
13. Clip

[LH]

1. BJ assembly
2. Circlip
3. BJ boot band
4. BJ boot
5. Shaft
6. TJ boot band
7. TJ boot
8. Spider assembly
9. Snap ring
10. TJ Case
11. Clip

1.Remove the front driveshaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft")

2. Remove the TJ joint assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "TJ Joint")

3.Remove the Dynamic damper. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Dynamic Damper")

4.Using a plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the BJ boot bands (A).

5.Remove the BJ boot.

6.Install in the reverse order of removal.

• Do not disassemble the BJ assembly.

• Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease.

• The boot band should be replaced with a new one.

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

1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2.Using the SST(09495-3K000), secure the BJ boot bands.

• Do not reuse the boot band.

3.Install the TJ joint assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "TJ joint")

4.Install the front driveshaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft")

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