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:
1. Steering wheel audio controls
2. Driver`s front air bag
3. Horn
4. Instrument cluster
5. Wiper and washer control lever
6. Ignition switch
Engine start/stop button
7. Cruise control
8. Audio
9. Hazard warning flasher
10. Manual climate control system
Automatic climate control system
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The USB charger is designed to recharge batteries of small size electrical devices
using a USB cable.The electrical devices can be recharged when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in ACC/ON/START position.
The battery charging state may be monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB ...