Sportage EX 2WD L4-2.0L (1997)
8. Loosen the drop link upper four lock nuts.
9. Using a rubber hammer, open up the drop link fork.
10. Mark halfshaft for identical installation position.
11. Using suitable tool, pry halfshaft from differential housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Align the halfshaft-differential assembly reference marks and insert the halfshaft into differential housing.
2. Tighten the four upper drop link lock nuts.
3. Tighten the lower drop lock nut.
NOTE: After the halfshafts are installed in the differential and the drop link is tightened, refer to STEERING KNUCKLE, WHEEL BEARINGS,
and FREE WHEEL HUB to complete installation.
Overhaul
