Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 535

See TIRE .

Excessive lateral runout of the 
wheel or tire

Perform a lateral runout test of the 
wheel and tire. 
Check the wheel, tire and hub. 
Repair or Install new components 
as necessary. 
See WHEEL RUNOUT .

Foreign material between the 
brake disc and hub.

Clean the mounting surfaces of the 
brake disc and hub. 
See FRONT AXLE , REAR 
AXLE .

High speed shake or shimmy - 
occurs at high speeds

Excessive wheel hub runout 
Damaged or worn tires 
Damaged or worn wheel bearings
Worn or damaged suspension or 
steering linkage 
Brake disc or drum imbalance

Go to DETAILED TEST D. 
See DETAILED TEST D :.

Drift left or right

Tires 
Steering linkage 
Alignment 
Base brake system

Go to DETAILED TEST E. 
See DETAILED TEST E: 
DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT.

Steering wheel

Alignment 
Steering linkage 
Front lower arm ball joint

Go to DETAILED TEST F. 
See DETAILED TEST F: 
STEERING WHEEL OFF-
CENTER.

Tracks incorrectly

Rear suspension 
Caster

Go to DETAILED TEST G. 
See DETAILED TEST G: 
TRACKS INCORRECTLY.

Rough ride

Front strut and spring assembly 
Rear shock absorber and spring 
assembly

Go to DETAILED TEST H. 
See DETAILED TEST G: 
TRACKS INCORRECTLY.

Excessive noise

Front or rear stabilizer bar 
components 
Springs 
Suspension components 
Shock absorbers

Go to DETAILED TEST I. 
See DETAILED TEST I: 
EXCESSIVE NOISE.

Incorrect tire wear

Tire or unbalanced wheels 
Tire inflation 
Strut Alignment

Go to DETAILED TEST J. 
See DETAILED TEST J: 
INCORRECT TIRE WEAR.

Vibration

Wheel/tire 
Front wheel driveshaft(s) 
Steering system 
Strut and spring assembly 
Spring and strut mounting 
Front lower arm ball joint 
Front lower arm mounting bolt 

Go to DETAILED TEST K. 
See DETAILED TEST J: 
INCORRECT TIRE WEAR.

 

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2008 SUSPENSION Suspension System - General - Sedona

  

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DETAILED TEST A: FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE 

CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS  

A1 ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE 

1. Test drive the vehicle.  

2. During the road test, drive the vehicle over a rough road. Determine from which area/component 

the noise is originating. 

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Is there a squeak, creak or rattle noise?  

YES  

Go to A2 . 

NO  

The suspension system is OK. Conduct a diagnosis on other suspect systems. 

A2 INSPECT THE STEERING SYSTEM 

1. Check the steering system for wear or damage. 

Perform a steering linkage test. 

Inspect the tire wear pattern. See COMPONENTS . 

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Are the steering components worn or damaged?  

YES  

Repair the steering system. Install new components as necessary. Test the system for normal 

bushing 
Stabilizer bar bushings 
Wheel hubs and bearing 
Rear suspension arms and 
bushings

Vehicle leans

Tire/wheel

Inflate tires to specification.

Vehicle load

Redistribute the load as necessary.

Suspension components

Visually inspect the suspension 
system.

Incorrect ride height

Correct the ride height as 
necessary.

Poor steering returnability

High knuckle rotating torque 
Alignment

Go to DETAILED TEST E. 
See DETAILED TEST E: 
DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT.

 

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operation. 

NO  

Go to A3 . 

A3 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/STRUT CHECK 

1. Check the front shock absorbers/strut mounts for loose bolts or nuts.  

2. Check the front shock absorbers/struts for damage. Perform a shock absorber check. 

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Are the front shock absorbers/struts loose or damaged?  

YES  

Tighten to specifications if loose. 

Install new front shock absorbers/struts if damaged. Test the system for normal operation. 

NO  

Go to A4 . 

A4 CHECK THE FRONT SPRINGS 

Check the front spring and front spring mounts/brackets for wear or damage 

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Are the front springs or spring mounts/brackets worn or damaged?  

YES  

Repair or Install new components as necessary. Test the system for normal operation. 

NO  

Go to A5 . 

A5 CHECK THE STABILIZER BAR 

1. Check the stabilizer bar bushings and links for damage or wear.  

2. Check the stabilizer bar for damage.  

3. Check for loose or damaged stabilizer brackets. 

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Are the stabilizer bar/track bar components loose, worn or damaged?  

YES  

Repair or Install new components as necessary. Test the system for normal operation.

 

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NO  

Suspension system is OK. Conduct diagnosis on other suspect systems. 

DETAILED TEST B: REAR SUSPENSION NOISE 

CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS  

1. B1 ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE 

1. Test drive the vehicle.  

2. During the road test, drive the vehicle over a rough road. Determine from which area/component 

the noise is originating. 



Is there a squeak, creak or rattle noise?  

YES  

Go to B2 . 

NO  

The suspension system is OK. Conduct a diagnosis on other suspect systems. 

2. B2 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER/STRUT CHECK 

1. Raise and support the vehicle. See LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS .  

2. Check the rear shock absorber/strut mounts for loose bolts or nuts.  

3. Check the rear shock absorbers/strut for damage. Perform a shock absorber check. 



Are the rear shock absorbers/struts loose or damaged?  

YES  

Tighten to specifications if loose. 

Install new rear shock absorbers/struts if damaged. Test the system for normal operation. 

NO  

Go to B3 . 

3. B3 CHECK THE REAR SPRINGS 

Check the rear springs and rear spring mounts/brackets for wear or damage. 

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Are the rear springs or spring mounts/brackets worn or damaged?  

YES  

 

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2008 SUSPENSION Suspension System - General - Sedona

  

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