Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 414

Fig. 36: Identifying Tie Rod End And Knuckle SST (09568-4A000)
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6. Remove both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).

Fig. 37: Identifying Front Lower Arm And Mounting Bolt
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7. Remove the engine mounting bolts (A, B)

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Fig. 38: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 39: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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8. Remove the twelve bolts and nuts of the sub frame by supporting it with a jack.

Fig. 40: Identifying Sub Frame Bolts And Nuts
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9. After lowering the jack which supports the sub frame in a proper level, remove both sides of the stabilizer

bar assembly mounting bolts (A).

Fig. 41: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Assembly And Mounting Bolts
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10. Remove the stabilizer bar assembly through the gap between the body and the rear side of the sub frame.

11. Remove the brackets (A) and the bushings (B).

Fig. 42: Identifying Bracket And Bushing
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INSPECTION

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the power steering related tubes.

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2. Check the stabilizer bar for bending or breakage.

3. Check the ball joint for rotating torque.

1. If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.

2. Move the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times in a circular motion.

3. Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.

Standard value:

0.5-2.5 N.m (5-25 kgf.m, 0.36-1.81 lb-ft)

Fig. 43: Checking Ball Joint Rotating Torque
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4. If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the upper arm assembly.

5. Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused

unless it has drag and excessive play.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A).

NOTE:

Measure torque using the special tool (09532-11600) and torque wrench at
the range of 0.5-2 RPM after moving the ball joint stud 10 times at room
temperature.

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