Hyundai Ioniq: Driveshaft Assembly / Front Driveshaft. Repair procedures
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) |

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| Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire. |
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3. | Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A). Tightening torque : 274.6 - 294.2 N.m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 - 217.1 lb-ft) |

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

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4. | Remove the tie rod end ball joint. (1) | Rmove the split pin (C). |
(3) | Using SST(09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (A) from the knuckle. |
Tightening torque : 78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft) |


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5. | Loosen the lower arm nut and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST(09568-1S100). (1) | Rmove the split pin (B). |
(2) | Loosen the nut (C) and washer (D). |
(3) | Using SST(09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (A) from the knuckle. Tightening torque : 78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft) |


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| Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A). |
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6. | Using a plastic hammer (A), remove the front driveshaft (B) from the knuckle assembly (C). 
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7. | Loosen the inner shaft mounting bolts and then remove the driveshaft RH. Tightening torque : 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft) |

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8. | Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft. 
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| Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint. |
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| Do not insert the pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal. |
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| 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. |
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| Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination. |
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| Support the driveshaft properly. |
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| Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case. |
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9. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
10. | Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment") |
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