Suspension - Front Suspension Noise On Bumpy Roads

Model: Sedona [GQ]

Group: Suspension System (21)

Number: KT2007020501

Date: Monday, February 05, 2007

Area: N. America

Subject:
2002-2005 Sedona Strut Mount Improvements
(Chassis - 015)

- Description





Some owners of 2002-2005 Sedona vehicles produced from 5/1/2001-8/31/2005 may complain of front suspension noise over rough road surfaces at speeds between 18-31 MPH. To reduce the noise Kia has redesigned the strut mount with a modified rubber composition to improve the overall sound dampening in the affected speed range. However, all other suspension components should be checked for performance prior to installing these replacement strut mounts. Concerns with worn out struts and/or rubber mounting components should be addressed before installing these revised mounts. This TSB should only be used for customer complaints at speeds between 18-31 MPH.

Use Date Coding on Mount Assembly to determine whether mount is of the latest configuration (Three (3) letters stamped on top of mount):





Examples Shown.

NOTICE:
Days of the month run A-Z then 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, due to the fact there are only 26 alpha letters availability.





- Parts Information

- Service Procedure

1. Raise and properly support the vehicle.

2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.





3. Remove the two (2) Lower strut to upper steering knuckle bolts on each side.

4. Disconnect the brake hose and ABS wheel speed sensor from the strut assembly.

NOTICE:
Note orientation of mount before removal from vehicle.





5. Open hood and remove four (4) upper strut retaining nuts.

6. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Mount strut assembly into strut compressor.

7. Compress the strut assembly using manufacturers instructions provided with tool and replace upper strut mount assembly as required.

Torque the strut to strut mount nut to 88-101 lbs. ft. (120-137 Nm).

NOTICE:
Position dimple to match mount orientation as removed in Step 5.

8. Install the strut assembly into the vehicle Tighten the four (4) upper mount nuts to 33-46 lbs ft (46-62 Nm)





9. Connect the brake hose and ABS speed sensor to their retaining bracket.

10. Install the two (2) Lower strut to upper steering knuckle bolts and nuts, tighten to 65-79 lbs. ft. (88-108 Nm).

11. Install wheel and tire assembly. tighten lug nuts to 65-79 lbs. ft. (88-108 Nm).

12. Repeat procedure for other side if necessary.

13. Perform wheel alignment.





Warranty Information