Kia Rio: 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: 30mm (1.18in.) or less
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If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column,
shaft, and linkages.
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Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
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Check that the dust parking and cap are not damaged.
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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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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:
Always observe the following:
Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After vehicle has been parked
for at least three hours or hasn't been driven more than 1.6 km (1 mile) since
startup.)
Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pressure of
other tires.
N ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
2.
Remove the fuel tank assembly.
(Refer to Fuel System - "Fuel Tank")
3.
Disconnect the vapor h ...
Parking Brake
Suspension Ball Joints