Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 480

Fig. 18: Identifying Bellows Band
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4. Remove the bellows clip (A).

Fig. 19: Identifying Bellows Clip
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5. Pull the bellows out toward the tie rod.

6. Remove the feed tube (A) from the rack housing.

NOTE:

Check for rust on the rack when the bellows are replaced.

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Fig. 20: Identifying Feed Tube
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7. While moving the rack slowly, drain the fluid from the rack housing.

8. Unstake the tab washer (A) which fixes the tie rod (B) and rack (C) with a chisel.

Fig. 21: Unstaking Washer With Chisel
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9. Remove the tie rod (B) from the rack (A).

CAUTION: Remove the tie rod (B) from the rack (A), taking care not to twist the

rack.

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Fig. 22: Identifying Tie Rod And Rack
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10. Remove the yoke plug locking nut (A).

Fig. 23: Identifying Yoke Plug Locking Nut
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11. Remove the yoke plug (B) with a 14mm socket (A).

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Fig. 24: Removing Yoke Plug
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12. Remove the lock nut (D), yoke plug (C), rack support spring (B) and rack support yoke (A) from the gear

box.

Fig. 25: Identifying Lock Nut, Yoke Plug, Rack Support Spring And Rack Support Yoke
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13. When the end of the circlip comes out of the notched-hole of the housing rack cylinder, turn the rack

stopper (A) clockwise and remove the circlip.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rack.

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