Kia Forte: Steering System

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Steering System

Service data
Service Data

Item
Specification
Type
Motor Driven Power Steering
Steering gear
Type
Rack & Pinion 
Rack stroke
154 ± 1mm (6.0630 ± 0.0394 in.)
Steering angle(Max.)
Inner
37.7° - 39.7°
Outer
32.8°

Tightening torque
Tightening Torques

Item
Tightening torque (kgf·m)
N·m
kgf·m
lb·ft
Wheel hub nuts
107.9 - 127.5
11.0 - 13.0
79.6 - 94.0
Steering wheel lock bolt
44.1 - 49.0
4.5 - 5.0
32.5 - 36.2
Steering column mounting nut
24.5 - 29.4
2.5 - 3.0
18.1 - 21.7
Steering column mounting bolt
53.9 - 58.8
5.5 - 6.0
39.8 - 43.4
Stabilizer bar link nut
98.1 - 117.7
10.0 - 12.0
72.3 - 86.8
Tie rod end ball joint nut
34.3 - 44.1
3.5 ~ 4.5
25.3 - 32.5
Lower arm ball joint nut
58.8 - 70.6
6.0 - 7.2
43.4 - 52.1
Universal joint to pinion of steering gear box lock bolt
32.4 - 37.3
3.3 - 3.8
23.9 - 27.5
Steering gear box heat protector mounting bolts
6.9 - 10.8
0.7 - 1.1
5.1 - 8.0
Steering gear box mounting bolts
88.3 - 107.9
9.0 - 11.0
65.1 - 79.6
Sub frame mounting stay bolts & nuts
44.1 - 53.9
4.5 - 5.5
32.5 - 39.8
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts
176.5 - 196.1
18.0 - 20.0
130.2 - 144.7

Special service tools
Special Service Tools

Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Ball joint remover
09568-1S100

Used for removal of ball joint


Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting

Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Play in steering
Loose yoke plug
Retighten
Loose steering gear mounting bolts
Retighten
Loose or worn tie rod end
Retighten or replace as necessary
Steering wheel does not return properly
Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end
Replace
Yoke plug excessively tight
Adjust
Tie rod and/or ball joint not turning smoothly
Replace
Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket and/or worn steering shaft joint
Retighten
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet
Correct or replace
Distorted rack
Replace
Damaged pinion bearing
Replace
Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion
Interference with hoses from vehicle body
Reposition
Loose gear box bracket
Retighten
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint
Retighten
Worn tie rod and/or ball joint
Replace

Repair procedures
Service Adjustment Procedure
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
1.

Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

2.

Measure the distance that the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.

Standard value : 0 - 30 mm (0 - 1.1811 in.) or less

3.

If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkages.

Checking Stationary Steering Effort
1.

Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

2.

Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the idle RPM, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.

Standard value : 29.4 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6 lb·f) MAX.

3.

If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the steering gear box.

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