Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Steering

Steering Column and Shaft

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General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
28steps
~168min
5/5difficulty
0204060801004936N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight ahead.
  3. Remove the driver airbag module. (Refer to Restraint System - "Driver Airbag Module (DAB) and Clock Spring")
  4. Remove the steering wheel lock bolt (A) and the clock spring connector (B) from the steering wheel.

    Tightening torque: 44.1–49 N·m

  5. Remove the lower instrument panel cover. (Refer to Body - "Lower Instrument Panel Cover")
  6. Loosen the screw (A) and remove the cover.
  7. Remove the clock spring. (Refer to Restraint System - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")
  8. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector (A) and loosen the screws (B).
  9. Disconnect the MDPS ECU connector.
  10. Loosen the universal joint bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 32.4 – 37 N·m

  11. Loosen the nuts (A) and bolt (B), then remove the steering column assembly.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. After replacing the steering column assembly, register the "ASP Calibration EPS Type Recognition" using GDS. (Refer to Motor Driven Power Steering — "Repair Procedures")

Disassembly

Universal Joint Assembly
  1. Loosen the bolt, then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.

    Tightening torque: 53.9 - 59 N·m

  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

  1. Inspect the steering column for damage and deformation.
  2. Inspect the joint bearing for damage and wear.
  3. Inspect the tilt bracket for damage and cracks.

Diagnosis Using KDS

Steering Wheel Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration
  1. Connect the self-diagnosis connector (16-pin) located under the driver's side panel to the self-diagnosis device, then turn the self-diagnosis device on after turning the ignition key ON.
  2. On the KDS vehicle selection screen, select the "Vehicle Model" and "Motor Driven Power Steering".
  3. On the KDS screen, select "Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration", then select "OK".
  4. Continue the test according to the instructions on the screen.
EPS Type Recognition
  1. Connect the self-diagnosis connector (16-pin) located under the driver's side panel to the self-diagnosis device, then turn the self-diagnosis device on after turning the ignition key ON.
  2. On the KDS vehicle selection screen, select the "Vehicle Model" and "Motor Driven Power Steering".
  3. On the KDS screen, select "EPS Type Recognition," then select OK.
  4. Continue the test according to the instructions on the screen.
  5. Clear the diagnostic trouble code.
  6. Turn the IG switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before starting the engine. Then check that the MDPS operates correctly.

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