Kia Picanto: Chassis / Tire (pressure & tread wear)
Repair procedures
1. | Check the tire pressure. 13(inch) : 230 kPa (33 psi) 14(inch) : 230 kPa (33 psi) 15(inch) : 230 kPa (33 psi) 16(inch) : 230 kPa (33 psi) |
Tire Rotation
Checking For Pull And Wander
If the steering pulls to one side, rotate the tires according to the following wheel rotation procedure.
1. | Rotate the front right and front left tires, and perform a road test in order to confirm vehicle stability.
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2. | If the steering pulls to the opposite side, rotate the front and rear tires, and perform a road test again.
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3. | If the steering continues to pull to one side, rotate the front right and left tires again, and perform a road test.
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4. | If the steering continues to pull to the opposite side, replace the front wheels with new ones.
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Tire Wear
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tires and wheel other than the recommended sizes could cause unusual
handling characteristics and poor vehicle control, resulting in a
serious accident. |
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1. | Measure the tread depth of the tires.
Tread depth [limit] : 1.6 mm (0.0630 in.) |
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2. | If the remaining tread depth (A) is less than the limit, replace the tire. When the tread depth of the tires is less than 1.6 mm(0.0630 in), the wear indicators (B) will appear. |
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Visually check the loose mount bolt. ...
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.Remove the cylinder head assembly.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head")
2.Remove the water jacket insert inlet (A) and water jacket insert (B).
Be careful not to deform or damage it when rem ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.Remove the universal joint bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
32.4 - 37.3 N·m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf·m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb·ft)
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Keep the gear in the neutral range to prevent any damage on the clock spring ...