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Coupling Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the 4WD coupling bolts (3EA) mounted to the rear propeller shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft Bolts
    G00791429Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Using a flat tool, separate the propeller shaft from 4WD coupling.
    Fig 2: Separating Propeller Shaft From 4WD Coupling
    G00791430Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 3: Identifying Propeller Shaft & Coupling
    G00791431Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the rear axle (Differential carrier) bolts mounted to the 4WD coupling.
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Axle (Differential Carrier) Bolts
    G00791432Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the electric magnetic clutch connector.
    Fig 5: Identifying Electric Magnetic Clutch Connector
    G00791433Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Using a flat tool, separate the 4WD coupling assembly from the rear differential carrier.
    Fig 6: Separating 4WD Coupling Assembly From Rear Differential Carrier
    G00791434Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 4WD coupling assembly.
Fig 7: Removing 4WD Coupling Assembly
G00791435Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.