Kia Sedona: Power Steering Gear Box Repair procedures
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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). |

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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (B) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:
32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)
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Insert the universal joint to the gear box certainly. |
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Do not reuse the bolt (A). |
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Disconnect the pressure hose (A), return hose (B) and then drain the power steering fluid.
Tightening torque:
53.9 ~ 63.7 N.m(5.5 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
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4. |
Remove the front sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Sub Frame" - proceed on step 4) |
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Remove the bolt (A) and nut (B) from the heat protector.
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
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Disconnect the pressure hose bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
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Disconnect the gear box fit tube (A).
Tightening torque:
11.8 ~ 17.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)
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8. |
Disconnect the gear box (A) from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal. |
10. |
Check the wheel Alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment") |
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Install in the reverse order of removal. |
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Bleed the power steering system.
(Refer to General Information - "Repair procedures(Air bleeding)") |
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Add power steering fluid to reservoir. |
Components Location
1. Steering wheel2. Steering column3. Steering gearbox4. Steering hose5. Oil pump6. Reservoir
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Components Location
1. Cooler tube2. Pressure hose3. Suction hose4. Return tube & hose
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Other Information:
SS-B Solenoid Valve(ON/OFF) Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
3.
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
4.
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Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
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