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:
Components and components location
Components
Description and operation
Description
The
ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is one that
automatically dims to protect the driver’s eyes when it senses light
reflecting from the car behind. The sensor in the mir ...
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically.
The fluid level should be between
MAX and MIN marks on the side
of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake/clutch fluid, clean the area
around the reservoir cap thoroughly to
prevent brake/clutch fluid cont ...
Parking Brake
Suspension Ball Joints