Kia Sorento: Repair procedures

Repair procedures

Steering Wheel Play Inspection

1.	Align the steering wheel straight.

2.	Mark the steering wheel center (A) using a masking tape.

Turn the steering wheel until the wheel is moved while MDPS power is 'ON', then measure the distance the steering wheel has rotated.

Standard value : 0 - 30 mm (0 - 1.1811 in.) or less

Steering System — Repair procedures illustration

4.	If the steering wheel play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkages.

Checking Stationary Steering Effort

1.	Place the vehicle on the level surface.

Measure the power when the steering wheel starts to move using a spring scale while MDPS power is 'ON'.

Standard value : 29.4 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6 lb·f) MAX.

Steering System — Repair procedures illustration

3.	If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the steering gearbox or MDPS system.

Troubleshooting Symptom Cause of the symptom Remedy Excessive play in steering Loose uni...

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