Kia Sportage: Steering System / Specifications

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) 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)
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

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

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