Kia Sportage: 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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Inspection
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is depressed with 66 lb, 294 N(30 kg) of force. Also, the parking brake alone
should secu ...
Inspection
Visually check, must be free from injurious flaw and crack. ...
Other information:
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
2.
Remove the rear door belt outside weatherstrip (A) after loosening the
mounting screw.
3.
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Removal
1.
Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "Release Residual
Pressure in Fuel Line").
2.
Remove the rear seat.
(Refer to Body - " ...
Parking Brake Repair procedures
Suspension Ball Joints Repair procedures