Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 531

POWER STEERING BELT TENSION 

Refer to MECHANICAL . 

CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL 

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.  

2. Start the engine. With the vehicle kept stationary, turn the steering wheel several times continuously to 

raise the fluid temperature to 50-60°C (122-140°F).  

3. With the engine at idle, turn the steering wheel fully clockwise and counter-clockwise several times.  

4. Make sure that there is no foaming or cloudiness in the reservoir fluid.  

5. Stop the engine and check for any difference in fluid level between a stationary and a running engine. 

Fig. 6: Identifying Power Steering Fluid Level 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

REPLACING POWER STEERING FLUID 

1. Jack up the front wheels and support them with jack stands.  

2. Disconnect the return hose from the oil reservoir and plug the oil reservoir.  

3. Connect a vinyl hose to the disconnected return hose, and drain the oil into a container.  

4. Remove the fuel pump fuse, then start the engine and wait for the engine to stall. Next, while operating 

the starting motor intermittently, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then to the right 

NOTE:

1. If the fluid level varies 5 mm (0.2 in) or more, bleed the system again. 

2. If the fluid level suddenly rises after stopping the engine, further 

bleeding is required.  

3. Incomplete bleeding will produce a chattering sound in the pump and 

noise in the flow control valve, and lead to decreased durability of the 
pump.  

 

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several times to drain the fluid.  

5. Connect the return hoses, then fill the oil reservoir with the specified fluid.  

6. Reinstall the fuel pump fuse.  

7. Start the engine. Check for oil leakage.  

8. Stop the engine.  

9. Bleed the system. 

Power steering fluid type: PSF-3  

Total quantity: Approx 1.1 liter 

AIR BLEEDING 

1. Remove the fuel pump fuse, then start the engine and wait for the engine to stall. Next, while operating 

the starting motor intermittently (for 15-20 seconds), turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and 
then to the right 5-6 times. 

NOTE:

1. During air bleeding, replenish the fluid supply so that the level never 

falls below the lower position of the filter.  

2. If air bleeding is done while the vehicle is idling, the air will be broken 

up and absorbed into the fluid. Be sure to do the bleeding only while 
cranking.  

3. Reinstall the fuel pump fuse, and start the engine (idling). 

4. Turn the steering wheel to the left and the right until there are no air 

bubbles in the oil reservoir.  

5. . Confirm that the fluid is not milky, and that the level is up to the 

position specified on the level gauge.  

6. Confirm that there is little change in the surface o the fluid when the 

steering wheel is turned left and right.  

CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel turned all the way to either 

side for more than 10 seconds.

CAUTION:

1. If the surface of the fluid changes considerably, air bleeding 

should be done again.  

2. If the fluid level rises suddenly when the engine is stopped, it 

indicates that there is still air in the system.  

3. If there is air in the system, a jingling noise may be heard from 

the pump and the control valve may also produce unusual 
noises. Air in the system will shorten the life of the pump and 
other parts.  

 

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Fig. 7: Identifying Power Steering Fluid Level 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

OIL PUMP PRESSURE TEST (OIL PUMP RELIEF PRESSURE) 

1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump. Connect the special tool between the oil pump and 

pressure hose as illustrated.  

2. Bleed the air, and then start the engine and turn the steering wheel several times so that the fluid 

temperature rises to approximately 50°C (122°F).  

3. Set the engine speed to 1,000 RPM.  

4. Close the shut-off valve of the special tool and measure the fluid pressure to confirm that it is within the 

range. 

standard value:  

Relief pressure: 90 +3/-2 kgf/cm

2

 

 

CAUTION: Don' t keep the shut-off valve on the pressure gauge closed for 

longer than 10 seconds.

 

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Fig. 8: Measuring Oil Pump Pressure 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

5. Remove the special tools, and tighten the pressure hose to the specified torque. 

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

65-75 (6.5-7.5, 47-54) 

6. Bleed the system.  

 

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