Kia Forte BD Quiz
Steering

Steering Gear Box

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General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
18steps
~113min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Sub Frame
2. Steering Gear Box		 3. Heat Protector

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  2. Loosen the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1–118 N·m

  3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle using SST (09568-1C100).

    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).

    2. Remove the castellated nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 34.3–44 N·m

    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle using SST (09568-1C100).

  4. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle using SST (09568-1S100).

    1. Remove the lower arm nut (A).

      Tightening torque: 58.8–71 N·m

    2. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle using SST (09568-1S100).

  5. Loosen the bolt (A), then disconnect the universal joint (B).

    Tightening torque: 32.4 - 37 N·m

  6. Remove the bracket mounting bolt (A) from the link.

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  7. Disconnect the front muffler rubber hanger (A).

  8. Support the sub frame (A) with a jack, then remove the sub frame bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque:

    Bolts (B), nuts (C): 44.1–54 N·m N·m

    Bolts (D), nuts (E): 176.5–196 N·m N·m

  9. Remove the sub frame (A).

  10. Loosen the bolts and remove the heat protector (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

  11. Loosen the bolts and remove the steering gear box (A).

    Tightening torque: 88.3–108 N·m

  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replacement

[Interchangeable Parts]

Tie Rod End

  1. Remove the tie rod end after loosening the nut.

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–54 N·m

  2. Replace the tie rod end.

  3. Check the alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension System - Front Wheel Alignment)

Dust Cover

  1. Remove the dust cover cap.

  2. Remove the dust boot.

  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

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