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January 25, 2013 Service bulletin

Axle shaft serviceability by model - this bulletin has been revised

Kia technical service bulletin TSBTRA047R1 for 2011-2013 Kia Sorento, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2012-2013 Kia Soul and others.

Bulletin number
TSBTRA047R1
Component
Power train
Summary
Tsb: axle shaft serviceability by model - this bulletin has been revised. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. Refer to the table below for a detailed list of vehicle models. Individual service parts such as axle boots, joints and hardware for inner joint are now available through your parts department.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 705 complaints in the transmission category.

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