Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 409

COMPONENTS

Fig. 2: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Components With Torque Specifications
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REMOVAL

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

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

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

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Fig. 3: Identifying Wheel & Tire Assembly And Front Hub Assembly
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3. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (A, B) from the front strut assembly.

Fig. 4: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
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4. Remove the speed sensor (A) and wire (B) bolts from the front knuckle.

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

wheel and tire (A).

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Fig. 5: Identifying Speed Sensor And Wire Bolts
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5. Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.

Fig. 6: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link And Nut
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6. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (A).

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Fig. 7: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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7. Remove the front strut assembly (A) bolts (B) from the front knuckle.

Fig. 8: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Bolts
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DISASSEMBLY

1. Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A).

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