Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 507

Fig. 59: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Bracket Bolt 
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7. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B). 

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

90-110 (9-11, 65.1-79.5) 

Fig. 60: Identifying Rear Wheel & Tire, Rear Hub And Hub Bolts 
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REAR STABILIZER BAR 

COMPONENTS 

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear 

wheel and tire (A).

 

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Fig. 61: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Bar Components And Torque Specifications 
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REMOVAL 

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. 

Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 

2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B). 

 

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Fig. 62: Identifying Rear Wheel & Tire, Rear Hub And Hub Bolts 
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3. Remove the left/right nuts (C) of the rear stabilizer links (B) from the trailing arm (A). 

Fig. 63: Identifying Stabilizer Link, Nut And Trailing Arm 
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4. Remove the left/right mounting nuts (B) of the rear stabilizer bar brackets (A). 

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear 

wheel and tire (A).

 

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Fig. 64: Identifying Left/Right Mounting Nuts Of Rear Stabilizer Bar Brackets 
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5. Remove the rear stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the stabilizer bar assembly. 

Fig. 65: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Link And Nut 
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INSPECTION 

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.  

2. Check the stabilizer bar 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. Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times.  

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

Specified torque:  

 

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