Kia Picanto (JA): Chassis / Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Maintenance / Chassis / Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots

Repair procedures

Inspection
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
(3)
If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkages.

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.

    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.

    Repair procedures Inspection Visually check, must be free from injurious flaw and crack.

    Other information:

    Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Glass Defogger Printed Heater

    Repair procedures Inspection    • Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to prevent damaging the heater line. Apply pressure on the tin foil with hand and move the tin foil along the grid line to check for open circuits.

    Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual: Smart Key

    Repair procedures Smart Key Smart Key Code Saving 1. Connect the DLC cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector (16 pins) in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on KDS/GDS. 2. Select the vehicle model and then do "Smart key code saving".

    Categories

     
    Copyright © 2026 www.kpicanto.com - 0.019