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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Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without
moving the front wheels.
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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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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:
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the sunroof assembly.
(Refer to Sunroof - "Sunroof Assembly")
2.
Remove the sunroof sunshade.
(Refer to Sunroof - "Sunroof Sunshade")
3.
Down the slide by p ...
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, if the immobilizer
indicator () goes off after blinking
5 times, your transponder
equipped in the ignition key is out of
order. You cannot start the engine
without the limp home procedure. To
start the engine, you have to input
yo ...
Parking Brake
Suspension Ball Joints