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:
1. Remove the lamp assembly from
the vehicle by prying the lens and
pulling the assembly out.
2. Disconnect the bulb electrical connector.
3. Separate the socket and the lens
parts by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
lens pa ...
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or passengers.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartments.
Always keep the storage compartment
covers closed while driving.
Do not attempt to place so many
it ...
Parking Brake
Suspension Ball Joints