How to Replace a Driveshaft Universal Joint on Kia Sportage?

Using pliers, remove the snap-rings from the spider and place the driveshaft in a vise or press. Place a piece of pipe or a large socket over one of the bearing caps and use the vise or press to force the bearing cap out. Transfer the sockets to the opposite sides and press the other bearing cap out. Pack the new joints with grease and position the spider into the yoke. Partially install one bearing cap in the yoke and start the spider into the bearing cap. Partially install the other bearing cap and press the bearing caps into place. Use the smaller socket to press the caps fully into place and install the snap-rings. If the universal joint has a grease fitting, install it and add grease using a grease gun. Finally, install the driveshaft.

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- Other Name: Universal Joint
- Manufacturer Note: KPS
Fits the following Kia Models:
- Sportage | 2005-2010 | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta, 2.7L, 2.7L - Delta
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- Other Name: Universal Joint
- Manufacturer Note: 97MY
Fits the following Kia Models:
- Sorento | 2003-2006 | High Grade, Middle Grade | 3.5L
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- Sorento | 2003-2006 | High Grade, Middle Grade | 3.5L, 3.8L
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly-Universal; Universal Joint
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- Sportage | 1997-2002 | High Grade, Low Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L
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Kia Joint Kit-Universal
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- Sorento | 2003-2006 | High Grade, Middle Grade | 3.5L

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Q:
How to Replace a Driveshaft Universal Joint on Kia Sportage?
Posted by Tyrone C.
A:
Using pliers, remove the snap-rings from the spider and place the driveshaft in a vise or press. Place a piece of pipe or a large socket over one of the bearing caps and use the vise or press to force the bearing cap out. Transfer the sockets to the opposite sides and press the other bearing cap out. Pack the new joints with grease and position the spider into the yoke. Partially install one bearing cap in the yoke and start the spider into the bearing cap. Partially install the other bearing cap and press the bearing caps into place. Use the smaller socket to press the caps fully into place and install the snap-rings. If the universal joint has a grease fitting, install it and add grease using a grease gun. Finally, install the driveshaft.
Answered by Kia Parts Specialist Mario / Apr 30, 2026