Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 482

1. Check for damage of the rack housing cylinder bore.

2. Check for boot damage, cracking or aging.

REASSEMBLY

1. Apply the specified fluid to the entire surface of the rack oil seal.

Recommended fluid: PSF-3

2. Install the backup washer and oil seal (A) to the specified position in the rack housing.

Fig. 34: Identifying Backup Washer And Oil Seal
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3. Apply the specified fluid to the entire surface of the rack bushing oil seal.

Recommended fluid: PSF-3

4. Install the oil seal (A) in the rack bushing (B).

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Fig. 35: Identifying Oil Seal And Rack Bushing
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5. Apply the specified fluid to the entire surface of the O-ring and install it in the rack bushing.

6. Apply the specified grease to the rack teeth.

Recommended grease

Multipurpose grease SAE J310a NLGI No.2

Fig. 36: Identifying Vent Hole In Rack
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7. Insert the rack (A) into the rack housing (B) and install the rack bushing (C).

Fig. 37: Identifying Rack, Rack Housing And Rack Bushing
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8. Push in the rack stopper (A) until the circlip groove of the rack stopper is aligned with the notched hole of

the rack housing. Then, install the circlip while turning the rack stopper.

NOTE:

Do not plug the vent hole (A) in the rack with grease.

CAUTION: The circlip should not be visible through the notched hole of the rack

housing.

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Fig. 38: Identifying Circlip Position
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9. Using special Tool (09432-21600), install the oil seal and the ball bearing in the valve body (A).

Fig. 39: Identifying Valve Body
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10. After applying the specified fluid and grease to the pinion valve assembly (A), install it in the rack

housing assembly.

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Fig. 40: Tapping Pinion Valve Assembly
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11. After applying the specified fluid to the oil seal, install it in the rack housing and fix the valve body

assembly (A) and O-ring in the gear box (B).

Fig. 41: Identifying Valve Body Assembly And Gear Box
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12. Install the rack support yoke (A), rack support spring (B), yoke plug (C) and lock nut (D) in the order

shown in the illustration. Apply semi-drying sealant to the threaded section of the yoke plug before
installation.

Fig. 42: Identifying Rack Support Yoke, Rack Support spring, Yoke Plug And Lock Nut
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13. With the rack placed in the center position, attach the yoke plug to the rack housing. Tighten the yoke

plug to 12 N.m (120 kg.cm, 8.9 lb.ft), with a 14mm socket (A). Loosen the yoke plug approximately from
30° to 60° and tighten the yoke nut to the specified torque.

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