Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 129

Fig. 12: Identifying Split Pin And Lower Arm Bolt
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10. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly (B).

Fig. 13: Tapping Driveshaft And Front Hub Assembly
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Fig. 14: Identifying Driveshaft
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11. Remove the brake disc (A) from the front hub assembly.

Fig. 15: Identifying Brake Disc
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12. Remove the knuckle from the strut assembly by loosening the bolts (A).

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

100-120 (10.0-12.0, 72-87)

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Fig. 16: Identifying Knuckle And Strut Assembly Bolts
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DISASSEMBLY

1. Separate the hub & bearing assembly (A) from the knuckle (B) by loosening the bolts.

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

160-180 (16.0-18.0, 116-130)

Fig. 17: Identifying Hub & Bearing Assembly And Knuckle
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INSPECTION

1. Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.

2. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.

3. Check the knuckle for cracks.

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REASSEMBLY

1. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.

2. Measure the wheel bearing starting torque.

Starting torque: 1.97 N.m (20 kgf.cm, 1.45 lbs-ft)

Fig. 18: Measuring Wheel Bearing Starting Torque
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3. Measure the hub assembly axial play using a dial gauge.

Axial play: 0.008 mm or less

Fig. 19: Measuring Hub Assembly Axial Play
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INSTALLATION

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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