Kia Sedona: Rear Assist Arm Repair procedures
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Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear 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 rear wheel and tire (A). |

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2. |
Remove the rear caliper assembly.
(Refer to Barke System - "Rear Disc Brake") |
3. |
Remove the parking brake cable.
(Refer to Brake System - "Parking Brake Assembly") |
4. |
Remove the rear shock absorber upper bolt (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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After loosening the nut (A), remove the rear shock absorber (B).
Tightening torque :
137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)
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6. |
Using a jack, support the rear lower arm (A). 
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7. |
Remove the bolt (B) from the lower arm.
Tightening torque:
156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
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After loosening the nut, remove the assist arm (A) from the rear axle.
Tightening torque :
68.6 ~ 83.4N.m (7.0 ~ 8.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
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After loosening the bolt (A), remove the assist arm (B).
Tightening torque :
137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)
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10. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
11. |
Check the rear alignment.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Alignment") |
1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. |
2. |
Check the rear assist arm for deformation. |
Removal
1.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub .
Tightening torque:
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
Be careful not to damage ...
Removal
1.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub .
Tightening torque:
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
Be careful not to damage ...