Steering/Suspension - Drift/Pull While Driving

Model Sedona[VQ]

Group Suspension System(21)

Number KT2006040701

Date Friday, April 07, 2006

Area N. America

Subject
2006 MY Sedona Upper Strut Spring Seat Adjustment Procedure

- Description

KIA Motors has identified vehicles that were built between (10/10/2005-04/10/2006) exhibiting a pulling / drift concern while driving. Improper alignment of the upper spring seat plate can cause noise concerns and drift/pull concerns on some vehicles. Confirm that the vehicles tire condition, tire pressure and wheel alignment has been checked and are within specification before proceeding with this repair procedure. To correct these concerns, the upper spring seat plate may have to be repositioned. The plate has been stamped to identify its rotational position relative to the strut. Refer to illustration below for the location of the proper reference mark on top of the upper spring seat assembly's outer edge. The baseline mark should be in the midpoint of the back of the steering knuckle bracket mount.





The baseline position is the most optimal setting for the upper spring seat plate assembly to the strut. If the mark is found not in its baseline position, disassemble strut and reposition plate as shown. The rubber spring seat cushion edge should remain positioned correctly against the end of the coil spring. If a pulling or drift condition is still present afterwards, the upper spring seat must be adjusted further. Using the reference mark as shown opposite of the center of the steering knuckle opening as "zero" mark, adjustments can be made in two steps: 25 or 35 degrees. The baseline mark should be in the midpoint of the back of the steering knuckle bracket mount.

Adjust one step at the time, and retest. If the concern is still present, repeat and move the plate to the next step, and retest. Turn steering wheel from full Left to full Right and back and check for noise from top of strut area. It is critical that on the LH strut plate, is rotated counter-clockwise, on the RH strut plate should be rotated clockwise; see illustration. If contact occurs please contact Kia Technical Assistance.

The amount of rotation for each degree point from the baseline mark is: