Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 412

Fig. 23: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts 
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INSPECTION 

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.  

2. Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.  

3. Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.  

4. Check all bolts.  

5. Check the lower arm ball joint for rotating torque. 

1. If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace the ball joint assembly.  

2. Move the ball joint stud several times in a circular motion.  

3. Measure the ball joint rotating torque. 

Standard value:  

1-3.5 N.m (10-35 kgf.cm, 0.72-2.53 lb-ft) 

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. 24: Checking Lower Arm Ball Joint Rotating Torque 
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4. If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of standard value, replace the ball joint 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.  

REPLACEMENT 

1. Using the special tools (09214-32000 & 09216-211000), remove the bushing from the lower arm. 

Fig. 25: Identifying Special Tools (09214-32000, 09216-211000) 
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2. Apply soap solution to the following parts. 

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Outer surface of the bushing.  

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Inner surface of the lower bushing mounting part.  

3. Using the special tools (09214-32000 & 09216-21100), install the busing on the lower arm. 

 

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Fig. 26: Identifying Special Tools (09214-32000, 09216-21100) 
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Separation force is over 100 N.m (1000 Kgf, 2204 lbs. ft) 

Fig. 27: Identifying Bushing Insertion Direction 
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INSTALLATION 

1. Install the lower arm mounting bolts (A, B). 

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

160-180 (16-18, 115.7-130.2) 

CAUTION: Insert bushing in the direction shown in the illustration.

 

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Fig. 28: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts 
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2. Install the front lower arm (A) ball joint mounting bolt (B) to the knuckle. 

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

90-120 (9-12, 65.1-86.8) 

Fig. 29: Identifying Front Lower Arm And Mounting Bolt 
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3. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B). 

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

90-110 (9-11, 65.1-79.5) 

 

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