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January 9, 2015 Service bulletin

Combined TSB / service action: front strut bearing replacement (SA178) - this bulletin provides the...

Kia technical service bulletin TSBCHA051 for 2011-2013 Kia Sorento.

Bulletin number
TSBCHA051
Component
Suspension: front: macpherson strut
Summary
Tsb: combined tsb / service action: front strut bearing replacement (sa178) - this bulletin provides the procedure for replacing the front strut bearings on some 2011- 2013my sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from october 26, 2009 through january 21, 2013, which may exhibit a creaking noise emanating from the front of the vehicle when turning the wheel quickly, at slow speeds. To correct this condition, replace the front strut bearing by following the procedure outlined in this bulletin.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 89 complaints in the suspension category.

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