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. ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Crash pad center lower panel
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to ...
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Parking Brake
Suspension Ball Joints