Kia Sportage: Steering System / Troubleshooting
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Steering System / Troubleshooting
| Troubleshooting |
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Symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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play in steering |
Loose yoke plug |
Retighten |
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Loose steering gear mounting bolts |
Replace |
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Loose or worn tie rod end |
Retighten or replace as necessary |
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Steering wheel does not return properly |
Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end |
Replace |
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Yoke plug excessively tight |
Adjust |
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Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly |
Replace |
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Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket Worn steering shaft joint and/or
|
Retighten |
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Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet |
Correct or replace |
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Distorted rack |
Replace |
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Damaged pinion bearing |
Replace |
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Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion |
Interference with hoses from vehicle body |
Reposition |
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Loose gear box bracket |
Retighten |
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Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint |
Retighten |
Repair procedures
Service Adjustment Procedure
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
1.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight
ahead.
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