Kia Forte: Chassis / Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots
Repair procedures
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Check the steering wheel free road.
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Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight
ahead.
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(2) |
Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without
moving the front wheels.
Standard value: 0 - 30mm (0 - 1.1811in.) or less
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(3) |
If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column,
shaft, and linkages.

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2. |
Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
(1) |
Check that the dust parking and cap are not damaged.
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(2) |
Check that the Bellows bands are not loose.
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(3) |
Check that the steering gear box is not damaged.
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(4) |
Check that the column and shaft are properly connected to the
steering gear box.
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever
is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force. Also, the parking brake alo ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Visually check, must be free from injurious flaw and crack. ...
Other information:
Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
[Safety Window Motor]
[Standard Window Motor]
Repair procedures
Inspection
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Wrap the protective tape on the tool to disassemble wit ...
On this mode, you can change setting
of the doors, lamps, and so on.
WARNING
Do not adjust the User Setting
while driving.You may lose your
steering control and cause
severe personal injury or accidents.
Shift to P to edit settings/Engage parking
brake to edit settings
A warning messag ...