Body/Frame - Subframe Bushing Replacement
Model: Sedona [VQ]Group: Suspension System(21)
Number: KT2009110301
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
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.
4. Remove the 4 bolts holding the Steering Rack to the Crossmember.
5. 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.
9. 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.
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.
2. 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.
1. 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.
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.
1. 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.
4. 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).