Kia Rio YB Quiz
Steering

MDPS Motor

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General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
17steps
~102min
4/5difficulty
0102030405029.422N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.

  2. Remove the airbag lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "Under Cover Panel")

  3. Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.

  4. Loosen the steering column nuts.

    Tightening torque: 24.5–29 N·m

  5. Loosen the steering column bolt and remove the steering column assembly.

  6. Loosen the MDPS motor bolts.

    Tightening torque: 14.7–22 N·m

  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  8. Perform "Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration" and "Steering Torque Sensor Zero Point Adjustment."

  9. Turn the IGN switch OFF and wait 10 seconds or more. Then check operation after starting the engine.

Diagnosis Using KDS

Steering Wheel Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration and Steering Torque Zero Point Setting

  1. Connect the diagnostic link connector (16-pin) located under the driver's side. Connect the diagnostic tool to the link connector, then turn the ignition on.

  2. On the KDS screen, select the "Vehicle Model" and "Electric Power Steering (EPS)" selection screens.

  3. On the KDS screen, select "Steering Wheel Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration," then select OK.

  4. Continue the test according to the instructions on the screen.

  5. On the KDS screen, select "Set Steering Zero Torque," then select OK.

  6. Continue the test according to the instructions on the screen.

  7. Clear the diagnostic trouble code.

  8. 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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