Hyundai Elantra: Driveshaft Assembly / Joint Assembly (Wheel side)
Repair procedures
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 - "Transaxl 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 (-). 

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5. | Remove the wheel side joint boot (A). 
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| Do not remove the wheel side joint housing (A). |
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| Reinstall the wheel side joint housing (A) may cause leakage, so replace it with the shaft (B) as an assembly. 
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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 - "Transaxl Joint") |
3. | Remove the dynamic damper. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Dynamic Damper") |
4. | Replace the wheel side joint assembly (A) and shaft (B). 
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| 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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1. | Check the boot for water or foreign objects. |
2. | Replace any defective parts. |
The type can replace the wheel side joint boot
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| When assembling, be careful not to let dust and foreign substances enter. |
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| Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease. |
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| Boot bands must use the new one. |
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1. | Install the new boot (A) in the direction of the arrow. 
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2. | Apply the grease specified inside the boot. 
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| Use the grease provided with the joint/boot kit. |
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| Apply about 50 - 60% grease inside the boot. |
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| Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease. |
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3. | Install the wheel side boot (A) into the housing (B). 
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4. | Install the large diameter boot band (B) using SST (0K495-C5000). Clearance (A) : 2.0 mm or less. |

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5. | Install the small diameter boot band (B) using SST (0K495-C5000). Clearance (A) : 2.0 mm or less. |

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6. | Install the dynamic damper. [If equipped] (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Dynamic Damper") |
7. | Install the transaxle side joint. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Joint Assembly(Transaxle side)") |
8. | Install the front drive shaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft") |
The type can not replace the wheel side joint boot
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| When assembling, be careful not to let dust and foreign substances enter. |
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| Driveshaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease. |
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| Boot bands must use the new one. |
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1. | Replace the wheel side joint assembly (A) and shaft (B). 
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| 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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2. | Remove the dynamic damper. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Dynamic Damper") |
3. | Install the transaxle side joint. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Joint Assembly(Transaxle side)") |
4. | Install the front drive shaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - "Front Driveshaft") |
Repair procedures
Removal
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Drive shaft joints require special grease, so do not add any other type of grease...
Other information:
Repair procedures
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Protect mirror from removing tool with cloth (B) wrapped.•
Be careful not to damage mirror and mirror housing during removing process.•
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Replacement
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When removing the fender, wrap protective tape around a screwdriver or remover not to damage components•
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