Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 508

0.5-2.5 N.m (5-25 kgf.m, 3.62-1.81 lb-ft)

Fig. 66: Checking 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 stabilizer link (A) nut (B) to the stabilizer bar assembly. 

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

50-65 (5.0-6.5, 36.2-47.0) 

NOTE:

Measure torque 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. 67: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Link And Nut
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2. Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A). 

Fig. 68: Identifying Bushing And Stabilizer Bar 
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3. One side bracket should be temporarily tightened, and then install the bushing on the opposite side.  

4. Install the stabilizer bracket (A) bolt (B) to the crossmember. 

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

39-60 (3.9-6.0, 28.2-43.4) 

Fig. 69: Identifying Left/Right Mounting Nuts Of Rear Stabilizer Bar Brackets 
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5. Install the stabilizer link (B) nut (C) to the trailing arm (A). 

NOTE:

Bring clamp (C) of stabilizer bar (A) into contact with bushing (B).

 

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Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

50-65 (5.0-6.5, 36.2-47.0) 

Fig. 70: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Nut 
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6. Repeat step 4 and 5 for the other side.  

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. 71: Identifying Rear Wheel & Tire, Rear Hub And Hub Bolts 
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear 

wheel and tire (A).

 

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2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension System - Sedona

  

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