Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 479

Fig. 9: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Strut Assembly
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9. Repeat on the other side.

10. Remove the front and rear roll stopper bolts and nuts (A, B).

Fig. 10: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 11: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)

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11. Remove the sub-frame by loosening the bolts and nuts.

Fig. 12: Identifying Twelve Bolts And Nuts
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12. Remove the rear roll stopper (A) from the sub-frame.

Fig. 13: Identifying Rear Roll Stopper
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13. Disconnect the pressure tube (A) and return (B) from the valve body housing.

Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

12-18 (1.2-1.8, 9-13)

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Fig. 14: Identifying Pressure Tube And Return Tube
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14. Remove the power steering gear box (A) from the sub-frame by loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90-110 (9.0-11.0, 65-80)

Fig. 15: Identifying Power Steering Gear Box
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DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the tie rod end (B) from the tie rod (A).

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Fig. 16: Identifying Tie Rod End And Tie Rod
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2. Remove the dust cover (B) from the ball joint (A).

Fig. 17: Identifying Dust Cover And Ball Joint
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3. Remove the bellows band (A).

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