Kia Stinger CK: Front Driveshaft Assembly / BJ Boot

Repair procedures
Replacement
1.

Remove the front driveshaft.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “Front Driveshaft”)

2.

Remove the TJ joint assembly.

(Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “TJ Joint”)

3.

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

4.

Remove the BJ boot.

5.

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.

6.

Check the front alignment.

(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)

Description and operation Description The Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) operates at the same time with the Seat Belt Pretensioner when the deployment condition is satisfied in the event of a collision. It is an auxiliary equipment that instantly pulls the seat belts toward the anchor in the event of frontal collision to protect the driver and front passenger from breaking away.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Pre-tensioner seat belt

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts (retractor pretensioner and EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)). The pre-tensioner seat belts may be activated, when a frontal collision is severe enough, together with the air bags. When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor may lock into position.

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