procedure for replacing driver side axle on 2009 kia rio 5 sx

Asked by wbky Aug 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM about the Kia Rio5

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

driver side axle broke into about 3 inches from outboard
would like to have procedures for replacement
is this an unusual thing to happen

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dandyoun answered 11 years ago

www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4ErAgUchIQ --- this may help

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dandyoun answered 11 years ago

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jydxpsh13WQ --- sorry sent you the wrong one. This is the one I wanted you to see. This should be of a lot more help.

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jamnblues answered 11 years ago

an axle can break if it hits something- not unusual- but unusual for it to happen by itself- just replace it along with new CV joints- it comes as a unit- and don't worry too much about the mysteries of the road

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