Kia Picanto: Chassis / Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots
Repair procedures
| 1. | Check the steering wheel free road. | (1) | Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. |
| (2) | Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.
Standard value: 30mm (1.18in.) or less |
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| (3) | If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkages.
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| 2. | Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage. | (1) | Check that the dust parking and cap are not damaged. |
| (2) | Check that the Bellows bands are not loose. |
| (3) | Check that the steering gear box is not damaged. |
| (4) | Check that the column and shaft are properly connected to the steering gear box. |
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Check
whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever
is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force. Also, the parking
brake alone s ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Visually check, must be free from injurious flaw and crack. ...
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Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. •
Be careful not to ben ...
Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight,
here are some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any stree ...
Parking Brake
Suspension Ball Joints