Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 123

Fig. 136: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector (A) 
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6. Remove the CKP sensor connector (A). 

Fig. 137: Identifying CKP Sensor Connector (A) 
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8. Remove the shift cable by removing the bolt (A) and clip (B). 

 

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Fig. 138: Identifying Shift Cable, Bolt (A) And Clip (B) 
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9. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler hoses (A) from the tubes (C) by loosening the clamps (B). 

Fig. 139: Identifying Oil Cooler Hoses (A) Tubes (C) And Clamps (B) 
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10. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts (B, C). 

 

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Fig. 140: Identifying Mounting Bolts (B, C) 
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11. Using the SST (09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely. 

Fig. 141: Identifying Special Tool SST (09200-38001) 
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12. Remove the transaxle insulator mounting bolt (A). 

 

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Fig. 142: Identifying Insulator Mounting Bolt (A) 
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13. Remove the front wheels.  

14. Remove the power steering column joint bolt. See MECHANICAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM .  

15. Lift up the vehicle.  

16. Remove the under cover (A). 

Fig. 143: Identifying Under Cover (A) 
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17. Drain transaxle oil.  

18. Drain power steering oil through the return tube. See MECHANICAL POWER STEERING 

SYSTEM .  

19. Disconnect the power steering pressure tube (A) from the power steering oil pump. 

 

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