Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 503

2. Check the spring upper pad for aging or damage.  

INSTALLATION 

1. Pre-tighten the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B) to the crossmember. 

Fig. 30: Identifying Lower Arm, Mounting Bolts And Crossmember 
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2. Install the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad. 

Fig. 31: Identifying Spring 
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3. Install the lower arm bolt (B) to the rear knuckle and the lower arm bolt (C) to the crossmember with a 

specified torque, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration. 

Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

 

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Bolt (B): 120-160 (12-16, 86.8-115.7)

Bolt (C): 200-270 (20-27, 144.7-195.3) 

Fig. 32: Identifying Lower Arm And Bolts 
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4. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B). 

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

90-110 (9-11, 65.1-79.5) 

Fig. 33: Identifying Rear Wheel & Tire, Rear Hub And Hub Bolts 
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear 

wheel and tire (A).

 

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REAR ASSIST ARM 

COMPONENTS 

Fig. 34: Identifying Rear Assist Arm Components And Torque Specifications 
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REMOVAL 

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.  

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

 

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Fig. 35: Identifying Rear Wheel & Tire, Rear Hub And Hub Bolts 
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3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire as 

shown in the illustration. 

Fig. 36: Identifying Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts 
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear 

wheel and tire (A).

 

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