Power Steering Gear Box: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Sedona and 2006 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the both front wheel & tire assemblies.
Drain the power steering fluid.
Remove the bolt (A) connecting steering column to universal joint.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

13-18 (1.3-1.8, 9.4-13.0)

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt Between Steering Universal Joint Assembly
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Disconnect the pressure tube (A) from the power steering oil pump by loosening eye bolt.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

65-75 (6.5-7.5, 47-54)

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Tube
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Disconnect the return hose (A)

Fig 3: Identifying Return Hose
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Loosen the split pin and castle nut, and then remove the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle by using a SST (09568-4A000).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

50-55 (5.0-5.5, 36-40)

Fig 4: Identifying Tie Rod End
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Fig 5: Disconnecting Tie Rod And Knuckle With Special Tool (09568-4A000)
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Remove the split pin and lower arm bolts and nut (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf-m, lb-ft):

90-120 (9.0-12.0, 65-87)

Fig 6: Identifying Split Pin, Nut And Lower Arm Nut
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the strut assembly (A) by loosening nut.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

100-120 (10.0-12.0, 72-87)

Fig 7: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Strut Assembly
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Repeat on the other side.
Remove the front and rear roll stopper bolts and nuts (A, B).

Fig 8: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 9: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Remove the sub-frame by loosening the bolts and nuts.

Fig 10: Identifying Twelve Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the rear roll stopper (A) from the sub-frame.

Fig 11: Identifying Rear Roll Stopper
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Disconnect the pressure tube (A) and return (B) from the valve body housing.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

12-18 (1.2-1.8, 9-13)

Fig 12: Identifying Pressure Tube And Return Tube
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Remove the power steering gear box (A) from the sub-frame by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90-110 (9.0-11.0, 65-80)

Fig 13: Identifying Power Steering Gear Box
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