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:
The rear parking assist system may
not sound consistently depending on
the speed and shapes of the objects
detected.
The rear parking assist system may
malfunction if the vehicle bumper
height or sensor installation has been
modified or damaged. Any non-factory
installed eq ...
Repair procedures
Removal
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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces. •
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
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Parking Brake
Suspension Ball Joints