Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - 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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