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:
Self Diagnosis
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Self-diagnosis process
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How to read self-diagnostic code
After the display panel flickers three times at 0.5 second intervals,
the corresponding fault code flickers on the setup temperature disp ...
Specifications
UIP sensor
Item
Specification
Normal operating voltage
DC 12 V
Operating voltage range
DC 9 - 16 V
Operating temperature
-40 - 185°F (-40 - 85°C)
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Parking Brake Repair procedures
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