Steering
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Service Data
Service Data
| Item | Specification | |
| Type | Motor Driven Power Steering | |
| Steering Gear | Type | Rack and Pinion |
| Rack Stroke | 154 ± 1 mm (6.0630 ± 0.0394 in.) | |
| Steering Angle (Max.) | Inner | 37,7° - 39,7° |
| Outer | 32,8° | |
Tightening Torque
Tightening torque
| Item | Tightening Torque (kgf·m) | ||
| N·m | kgf·m | lbf·ft | |
| Wheel Hub Nuts | 107,9 - 127,5 | 11,0 - 13,0 | 79,6 - 94,0 |
| Steering wheel lock bolt | 44,1 - 49,0 | 4,5 - 5,0 | 32,5 - 36,2 |
| Steering column mounting nut | 24,5 - 29,4 | 2,5 - 3,0 | 18,1 - 21,7 |
| Steering Column Mounting Bolt | 53,9 - 58,8 | 5,5 - 6,0 | 39,8 - 43,4 |
| Stabilizer Bar Link Nut | 98,1 - 117,7 | 10,0 - 12,0 | 72,3 - 86,8 |
| Tie Rod End Ball Joint Nut | 34,3 - 44,1 | 3,5 ~ 4,5 | 25,3 - 32,5 |
| Lower Arm Ball Joint Nut | 58,8 - 70,6 | 6,0 - 7,2 | 43,4 - 52,1 |
| Universal joint to steering gear locking bolt | 32,4 - 37,3 | 3,3 - 3,8 | 23,9 - 27,5 |
| Steering gear heat shield mounting bolts | 6,9 - 10,8 | 0,7 - 1,1 | 5,1–8,0 |
| Steering Gear Box Mounting Bolts | 88,3 - 107,9 | 9,0 - 11,0 | 65,1 - 79,6 |
| Subframe Mounting Bolts and Nuts | 44,1 - 53,9 | 4,5 - 5,5 | 32,5 - 39,8 |
| Subframe Mounting Bolts and Nuts | 176,5 - 196,1 | 18,0 - 20,0 | 130,2 - 144,7 |
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
| Tool Name/Number | Illustration | Description |
| Ball Joint Remover 09568-1C100 |
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Used to remove the ball joint. |
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Probable Cause | Remedy |
| Steering wheel play | Loose Clamp Cap | Tighten |
| Steering Gear Mounting Bolts Loose | Tighten | |
| Loose or worn tie rod end | Tighten or replace as necessary | |
| Steering Wheel Does Not Return Properly | Excessive Tie Rod End Turning Resistance | Replace |
| Clamp Bolt Overtightened | Adjust | |
| Tie rod end and/or ball joint does not rotate smoothly | Replace | |
| Loose transaxle mounting bracket and/or worn steering shaft joint | Tighten | |
| Worn steering shaft joint and/or body bushing | Repair or replace | |
| Deformed strut | Replace | |
| Damaged Gear Bearing | Replace | |
| Knocking or clunking in rack and pinion | Hose contact with vehicle body | Move |
| Loose transaxle bracket | Tighten | |
| Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint | Tighten | |
| Worn tie rod and/or ball joint | Replace |
Repair Procedures
Service Adjustment Procedure
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
Turn the steering wheel so the front wheels face straight ahead.
Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.
Standard value: 0–30 mm (0–1.1811 in.) or less
If the play exceeds the specified value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkage.
Stationary Steering Effort Inspection
Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the engine idling, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin to rotate.
Standard value: 29.4 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6 lbf) MAX.
If the measured value exceeds the standard value, inspect the steering gear box.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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