Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 501

Fig. 16: Identifying Brake Caliper Assembly 
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4. Remove the rear upper arm ball joint self-locking nut (A) and the cotter pin. 

Fig. 17: Identifying Rear Upper Arm Ball Joint Self-Locking Nut And Cotter Pin 
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5. Remove the rear upper arm ball joint (A) by using the special tool (09568-4A000). 

 

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Fig. 18: Identifying Rear Upper Arm Ball Joint And ST (09568-4A000) 
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6. Remove the rear upper arm (A) mounting nut (B) from the crossmember. 

Fig. 19: Identifying Rear Upper Arm And Mounting Nut 
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INSPECTION 

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.  

2. Check the upper arm for bending or breakage.  

3. Check the ball joint for rotating torque. 

1. If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.  

2. Move the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times in a circular motion.  

3. Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque. 

Specified torque:  

 

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1-3 N.m (10-30 kgf.cm, 0.72-2.17 lb-ft)

Fig. 20: Checking Lower Arm Ball Joint Rotating Torque 
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4. If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the upper arm assembly.  

5. Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be 

reused unless it has drag and excessive play.  

INSTALLATION 

1. Install the rear upper arm (A) mounting nut (B) to the crossmember. 

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

160-180 (16-18, 115.7-130.2) 

NOTE:

Measure a torque by using the special tool (09532-11600) and torque 
wrench, at the range of 0.5-2 RPM after moving the ball joint stud 10 
times at room temperature.

 

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Fig. 21: Identifying Rear Upper Arm And Mounting Nut
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2. Install the rear upper arm ball joint self-locking nut (A) and the cotter pin. 

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

90-110 (9-11, 65.1-79.5) 

Fig. 22: Identifying Rear Upper Arm Ball Joint Self-Locking Nut And Cotter Pin 
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3. Install the brake caliper mounting bolts (A). 

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

50-60 (5.0-6.0, 36.2-43.4) 

Fig. 23: Identifying Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts

 

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