Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 506

Fig. 51: Identifying Stabilizer Link, Nut And Trailing Arm 
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7. Remove the trailing arm bracket (A) mounting bolts (B) from the body. 

Fig. 52: Identifying Trailing Arm Bracket And Mounting Bolts 
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8. Remove the connecting bolt (B) between the trailing arm (A) and the bracket. 

 

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Fig. 53: Identifying Connecting Bolt, Trailing Arm And Bracket 
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INSPECTION 

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.  

2. Check the trailing arm for bending or breakage.  

3. Check all the bolts for damage.  

INSTALLATION 

1. Install the connecting bolt (B) between the trailing arm (A) and the bracket. 

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

160-180 (16-18, 115.7-130.2) 

Fig. 54: Identifying Connecting Bolt, Trailing Arm And Bracket 
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2. Install the trailing arm bracket (A) mounting bolts (B) from the body. 

Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

 

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80-110 (8-11, 57.9-79.5) 

Fig. 55: Identifying Trailing Arm Bracket And Mounting Bolts 
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3. Install the trailing arm (A) mounting nuts (B) from the knuckle. 

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

80-100 (8-10, 57.9-72.3) 

Fig. 56: Identifying Trailing Arm And Mounting Nuts 
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4. Install the stabilizer link (B) nut (C) to the trailing arm (A). 

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

50-65 (5.0-6.5, 36.2-47.0) 

 

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Fig. 57: Identifying Stabilizer Link, Nut And Trailing Arm 
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5. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) and the parking brake wire's bracket bolt (B). 

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

7-11 (0.7-1.1, 5.1-8.0) 

Fig. 58: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Bracket Bolt 
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6. Install the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) from the body and the connector. 

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

7-11 (0.7-1.1, 5.1-8.0) 

 

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2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension System - Sedona

  

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