Kia Picanto: Chassis / Parking Brake

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 should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.

Drive Shafts and Boots

Repair procedures Inspection 1. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage. ...

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 ...

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Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual: Oil Pump

Repair procedures Removal and Installation    Do not disassemble the oil pump (A) from timing chain cover & oil pump assembly because it is supplied as timing chain cover & oil pump assembly & oil pump assembly. ...

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Washer Switch

Repair procedures Inspection Multifunction Switch Inspection 1. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as shown below. Rear Wiper & Washer Switch[LHD] [RHD] Inspection (With KDS/GDS) 1. In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed b ...