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.
Standard value: 30mm (1.18in.) 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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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:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Open the tailgate.
3.
Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.
4.
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Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect ratio is lower than 50, are provided for
sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tires are optimized for handling and braking, they
may be more uncomfortable to ride in and more noisy when compared with normal tires.
CAUTION
Because the sidewall of a lo ...