Kia Sportage: Steering System / Specifications

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Service Manual / Steering System / Specifications

Specifications

Item			Specification
Type			Motor Driven Power Steering
Steering gear	Type		Rack & Pinion
	Rack stroke		152 ± 1 mm
Steering angle(Max.)	2WD	Inner	39.5°+ 0.5 -1.5°
		Outer	32.3°
	4WD	Inner	39.4° + 0.5 -1.5°
		Outer	32.3°

Tightening Torques

Item	Tightening torque (kgf·m)
Item	N·m	kgf·m	lb·ft
Tire wheel hub nuts	88.3 - 107.9	9.0 - 11.0	65.1 - 79.6
Steering wheel lock nut	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	44.1 - 49.0	4.5 - 5.0	32.5 - 36.2
Universal joint to pinion of steering gear	32.4 - 37.3	3.3 - 3.8	23.9 - 27.5
Tie rod end castle nut	34.3 - 44.1	3.5 - 4.5	25.7 - 32.5
Lower arm ball joint bolt and nut	98.1 - 117.7	10.0 - 12.0	72.3 - 86.8
Steering gear box mounting bolts	88.3 - 107.9	9.0 - 11.0	65.1 - 79.6
Stabilizer link nut	98.1 - 117.7	10.0 - 12.0	72.3 - 86.8
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts	176.5 - 196.1	18.0 - 20.0	130.2 - 144.7
Sub frame stay bracket bolts	44.1 - 58.8	4.5 - 6.0	32.5 - 43.4

Special service tools

Special Service Tools Tool Name / Number IIIustration Description Lower arm ball joint remover 0K545-A9100 ...

Other information:

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