Hyundai Palisade (LX2): Rear Driveshaft Assembly / Rear Driveshaft

Hyundai Palisade (LX2) 2020-2026 Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Rear Driveshaft Assembly / Rear Driveshaft

Components and components location

Components

Hyundai Palisade. Components and components location

1. Dust cover
2. BJ joint
3. BJ boot
4. BJ boot big part band
5. BJ boot small part band
6. Shaft
 7. TJ boot small part band
8. TJ boot big part band
9. TJ boot
10. Snap ring
11. Stopper ring
12. TJ assembly

Repair procedures

Removal
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear 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 rear wheel and tire (A).

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
3.
Remove the rear brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")
4.
Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).
Tightening torque :
294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb-ft)

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures   
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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.)

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
5.
Loosen the nut and bolt and then removing the rear upper arm (A) from the axle.
Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
6.
Loosen the bolt and nut and then separate the rear assist arm (A) from the rear axle.
Tightening torque :
137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
7.
Loosen the bolt and nut and then separate the rear lower arm (A) from the rear axle.
Tightening torque :
137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
8.
Remove the driveshaft (B) from the rear axle assembly (A).

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures   
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Avoid damage to the boot and dust cover.
9.
Remove the rear drive shaft from the differential by using the pry bar.
[LH]

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures

[RH]

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures   
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Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the differential 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 differential 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 differential case.
Inspection
1.
Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
2.
Check the ball joint for wear and damage.
3.
Check the splines for wear and damage.

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
4.
Check the driveshaft for cracks and wears.
5.
Check the TJ outer race, inner race, cage and balls for rust or damage.
6.
Check for water, foreign matter, or rust in the BJ boot.
Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures   
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When the BJ assembly (A) is to be reused, do not wipe away the grease.
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Check that there are no foreign substances in the grease. If necessary, clean the BJ assembly (A) and replace grease.

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
Disassembly
Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures   
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Do not disassemble the BJ assembly.
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Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease.
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The boot band should be replaced with a new one.
1.
Remove the TJ boot bands and pull the TJ boot from the TJ outer race.
(1)
Using a pliers or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the LH boot band and LH TJ boot band from the driveshaft.
(2)
Remove RH boot band and RH TJ boot band in the same way of LH removal procedure.
Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures   
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Be careful not to damage the boot.
2.
Pull out the driveshaft from the TJ outer race.
3.
Remove the snap ring (A) and take out the inner race(B), cage(C) and balls(D) as an assembly.

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
4.
Clean the inner race, cage and balls without disassembling.
5.
Remove the BJ boot bands and pull out the TJ boot and BJ boot.
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If the boot (A) is to be reused, wrap tape(B) around the driveshaft splines(C) to protect the boot (A).

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
Reassembly
1.
Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (TJ side ) to prevent damage to the boots.
2.
Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the boots.
3.
Apply the specified grease to the inner race (A) and cage (B). Install the cage (B) so that it is offset on the race as shown.
Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures   
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Use the grease included in the repair kit.

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
4.
Apply the specified grease to the cage and fit the balls into the cage.
5.
Position the chamfered side (A) as shown in the illustration. Install the inner race on the driveshaft(B), and then the snap ring.

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
6.
Apply the specified grease to the outer race and install the BJ outer race onto the driveshaft.
7.
Apply the specified grease into the TJ boot and install the boot with a clip.
8.
Tighten the TJ boot bands.
9.
Add the specified grease to the BJ as much as wiped away at inspection.
10.
Install the boots.
11.
Tighten the BJ boot bands.
12.
To control the air in the TJ boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.
Distance (mm)
LH
RH
ALL
 732.8mm
(28.8504 in.)
 748.8mm
(29.4803 in.)

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures

Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2.
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")

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