Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 298

90-110 (9.0-11.0, 65-80)

Fig. 2: Wheel/Tire Assembly & Front Hub Assembly
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2. Loosen the drain plug and drain the ATF.

3. Unstake the driveshaft lock nut using a chisel and hammer.

Fig. 3: Staked Driveshaft Lock Nut
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Fig. 4: Driveshaft Lock Nut
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4. Remove the driveshaft lock nut (A).

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

245-275 (24.5-27.5, 177-199)

Fig. 5: Driveshaft Nut
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5. Remove the split pin and castle nut from the tie rod end ball joint.

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

60-80 (6.0-8.0, 43-58)

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Fig. 6: Tie Rod Split Pin & Castle Nut
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6. Disconnect the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle using a SST (09568-4A000).

Fig. 7: Removing Tie Rod End & Knuckle Using SST (09568-4A000)
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7. Remove the split pin and lower arm bolt and nut (A).

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

90-12 (9.0-12.0, 65-87)

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Fig. 8: Lower Arm Bolt
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8. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly (B).

Fig. 9: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Front Hub Assembly
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