2008 Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L

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1 ALLDATA Repair Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L - Body/Frame - Subframe Bushing... Page 1 of Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L Vehicle» Body and Frame» Frame» Front Subframe» Technical Service Bulletins» Body/Frame - Subframe Bushing Replacement Model: Sedona [VQ] Group: Suspension System(21) Number: KT Date: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 Area: N. America Subject Procedure for Using Kias New Subframe Bushing Remover and Installer Sedona (VQ) (SST - 018) - Description This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions for using the bushing remover and installer. Tool bushings can be removed and installed without removing the sub frame from the vehicle. The subframe will be lowered to access the top of the bushing and provide space for the tool. The repair procedure consist of 3 main operations: 1. Removing The Subframe Bushing 2. Removing The Outer Sleeve 3. Installing the New Subframe Bushing - Effective Vehicle Information AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE: All 2006 ~ 2010 Sedona (VQ) vehicles - Service Procedure

2 ALLDATA Repair Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L - Body/Frame - Subframe Bushing... Page 2 of 11 Service Procedure Lowering the Subframe to Replace the Rear Bushings 1. Remove the Skid Plate under the front end of the vehicle. 2. Support the FRONT of the subframe with a Screw Jack. 3. Remove the 2 small bolts and loosen the large bolt from each of the front Cross-member Corner Stays and bushings. Loosen the large bolts about 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch. Lower the Screw Jack and allow the subframe to set on the loosened bolts.

3 ALLDATA Repair Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L - Body/Frame - Subframe Bushing... Page 3 of Remove the 4 bolts holding the Steering Rack to the Crossmember.

4 ALLDATA Repair Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L - Body/Frame - Subframe Bushing... Page 4 of Remove the 2 bolts holding the steering hose (line) to the subframe. 6. Remove the 4 bolts holding the rear mount to the subframe. 7. Unfasten the exhaust hanger. 8. Support the REAR of the subframe with a Screw Jack. Remove the 2 small bolts and the large bolt from both rear corner stays.

5 ALLDATA Repair Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L - Body/Frame - Subframe Bushing... Page 5 of With the Screw Jack, lower the rear of the subframe to get at least 1 inch of clearance between the subframe and the body peg Remove the Upper Stopper. Proceed to Removing The Subframe Bushing procedure. Afterwards, if replacing the front bushings, loosely install rear bushing bolts and remove corner stays and front bushing bolts. Service Procedure Removing The Subframe Bushing The Kia Subframe Bushing Remover and Installer will need to be configured according to the illustration for Removing The Subframe Bushing. 1. Lift the assembly into place placing the rod through the center of the bushing.

6 ALLDATA Repair Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L - Body/Frame - Subframe Bushing... Page 6 of 11 Thread the nut on the top of the threaded rod. Make sure the tool sets squarely around the bushing flange and on the subframe. Hand tighten the nuts until the assembly is held in place.

7 ALLDATA Repair Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L - Body/Frame - Subframe Bushing... Page 7 of Using hand tools, tighten the lower nut to remove the bushing. If the bushing does not begin moving after applying pressure, tap the side of the subframe with a hammer. If the rubber separates from the outer sleeve, continue removal with the procedure below under "Removing Outer Sleeve". Otherwise, skip the next section and continue to the "Install New Subframe Bushing" instructions. Service Procedure Removing The Outer Sleeve The Kia Subframe Bushing Remover and Installer will need to be configured according to the illustration for Removing The Outer Sleeve.

8 ALLDATA Repair Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L - Body/Frame - Subframe Bushing... Page 8 of After the rust has been removed from the inside of the sleeve, place the Outer Sleeve Remover into the sleeve. 2. While holding the Outer Sleeve Remover completely into the sleeve, tighten the top nut of the adaptor. Tighten only enough to hold the jaws firmly against to inside of the sleeve. Do not over tighten. 3. Make sure the Installer/Remover Cup sets squarely around the bushing flange and on the subframe.

9 ALLDATA Repair Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L - Body/Frame - Subframe Bushing... Page 9 of 11 Hand tighten the nuts until the assembly is held in place. 4. Using hand tools, tighten the lower nut to pull the sleeve from the subframe. If the sleeve does not begin moving after applying pressure, tap the side of the subframe with a hammer. Service Procedure Installing the New Subframe Bushing The Kia Subframe Bushing Remover and Installer will need to be configured according to the illustration to Install New Subframe Bushing.

10 ALLDATA Repair Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L - Body/Frame - Subframe Bushi... Page 10 of Place bushing in subframe 2. Assemble a nut on the end of the threaded rod along with the 2 washers and thrust washer. Insert the threaded rod through the deep end of the large cup, then through the new bushing and finally through the subframe and install plate. Thread the second nut on the top of the threaded rod. 3. Using hand tools, tighten the lower nut to press the bushing into the subframe. If the nut runs too far up the threaded rod, you can use the Small Cup as a spacer.

11 ALLDATA Repair Kia Truck Sedona V6-3.8L - Body/Frame - Subframe Bushi... Page 11 of Reinstall all removed components in the reverse order of removal. REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION: Refer to the Kia LTS (2009 Q4) for Labor Operation numbers (62465R0A, 62465R0C, 62465R00).