Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 538

If the steering wheel is off-center, go to DETAILED TEST F.

DETAILED TEST F: STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER 

CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS  

F1 CHECK THE CLEAR VISION 

Place the vehicle on an alignment rack. 

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Is the clear vision within specification?  

YES  

Go to F2 . 

NO  

Adjust the clear vision to specification. 

F2 INSPECT THE STEERING COMPONENTS 

1. Raise and support the vehicle.  

2. Inspect the steering components for excessive wear or damage. 

See SPECIFICATION . 

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Are the steering components excessively worn or damaged?  

YES  

Repair or Install new components as necessary. 

NO  

If it tracks correctly, vehicle is OK. 

If it tracks incorrectly, Go to DETAILED TEST G. 

DETAILED TEST G: TRACKS INCORRECTLY 

CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS  

G1 CHECK THE CASTER 

Place the vehicle on an alignment rack.

 

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Is the caster within specification?  

YES  

Go to G2 . 

NO  

Replace bent or damaged parts. 

G2 CHECK THE REAR SUSPENSION 

1. Measure the vehicle wheel base for LH and RH.  

2. Compare the measurements. 

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Are the measurements the same?  

YES  

If the ride is smooth, vehicle is OK. 

If the ride is rough, Go to DETAILED TEST H. 

NO  

Inspect the rear suspension components for wear or damage. 

Repair or Install new components as necessary. 

See COMPONENTS . 

DETAILED TEST H: ROUGH RIDE 

CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS  

H1 CHECK THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER 

1. Raise support the vehicle.  

2. Inspect the front shock absorber for oil leaks or damage. 

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Are the tires excessively worn or damaged?  

YES  

Install new front shock absorbers. 

See FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY . 

NO  

 

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Go to H2 . 

H2 CHECK THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS 

Inspect the rear shock absorbers for oil leaks or damage. 

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Are the rear shock absorbers leaking?  

YES  

Install new rear shock absorbers. 

See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER . 

NO  

The vehicle is OK. Go to TROUBLESHOOTING . 

DETAILED TEST I: EXCESSIVE NOISE 

CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS  

I1 INSPECT THE SUSPENSION 

1. Raise and support the vehicle.  

2. Inspect the shock absorber mounting bolts.  

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Are the mounting bolts loose or broken?  

YES  

Tighten or Install new shock absorber mounting bolts. 

See COMPONENTS and COMPONENTS (front/rear suspension) 

NO  

Go to I2 . 

I2 INSPECT THE SPRING AND TORSION BARS 

Inspect the springs and stabilizer bars for damage. 

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Are the spring or stabilizer bars damaged?  

YES  

Install new spring and/or stabilizer bars.

 

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See FRONT STABILIZER BAR and REAR STABILIZER BAR (front/rear stabilizer bars).

NO  

Go to I3 . 

I3 INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION 

Inspect the front suspension components for excessive wear or damage. 

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Are the front suspension components worn or damaged?  

YES  

Install new front suspension components. 

See COMPONENTS (front suspension). 

NO  

The vehicle is OK. Go to TROUBLESHOOTING . 

DETAILED TEST J: INCORRECT TIRE WEAR 

CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS  

J1 INSPECT THE TIRES 

1. Raise and support the vehicle.  

2. Inspect the tires for uneven wear on the inner or outer shoulder. 

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Is there uneven tire wear?  

YES  

Align the vehicle. Install new tires if badly worn. 

NO  

Go to J2 . 

J2 UNEVEN TIRE WEAR 

Inspect the tires for a feathering pattern. 

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Do the tires have a feathering pattern?  

YES  

 

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2008 SUSPENSION Suspension System - General - Sedona

  

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