Steering
Specifications
Specification
| Item | Specification | |
| Type | Motor Driven Power Steering | |
| Steering Gear | Type | Rack and Pinion |
| Rack Stroke | 150 ± 1 mm (5.9055 ± 0.0394 in.) | |
| Steering Angle (Max.) | Inner | 39,5° (+ 0,5° -1,5°) |
| Outer | 32,6° | |
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 Nut | 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 |
| Universal Joint to Steering Gear Pinion | 32,4 - 37,3 | 3,3 - 3,8 | 23,9 - 27,5 |
| Tie Rod End Ball Joint Nut | 22,6 - 33,3 | 2,3 - 3,4 | 16,6 - 24,5 |
| Lower Arm Ball Joint Bolt and Nut | 58,8 - 70,6 | 6,0 - 7,2 | 43,4 - 52,1 |
| Steering Gear Box Mounting Bolts | 88,3 - 107,9 | 9,0 - 11,0 | 65,1 - 79,6 |
| Stabilizer Bar Link Nut | 98,1 - 117,7 | 10,0 - 12,0 | 72,3 - 86,8 |
| 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 |
| Lower Arm Ball Joint Remover 0K545-A9100 |
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Used to remove the front lower arm from the front axle. |
| Ball Joint Remover 09568-2J100 |
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Used to remove the ball joint. |
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.
Specification: 0–30 mm (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.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel lock to lock several times to warm up the power steering fluid.
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: 3.0 kgf max.
If the measured value exceeds the standard value, inspect the steering gear box.
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 | |
| Noise from oil pump | Low Fluid Level | Refill |
| Air in Fluid | Bleed Air | |
| Loose pump mounting bolts | Tighten |
Test yourself
A quick Kia Rio YB quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.