Kia Sedona: Power Steering Gear Box Repair procedures
1.
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)
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
2.
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).
3.
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)
4.
Remove the front sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Sub Frame" - proceed on step 4)
5.
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)
6.
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)
7.
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)
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)
9.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
10.
Check the wheel Alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2.
Bleed the power steering system.
(Refer to General Information - "Repair procedures(Air bleeding)")
3.
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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