Kia Sorento: Steering Column and Shaft Disassembly - Electric Power Steering - Steering System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Steering Column and Shaft Disassembly

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Universal joint assembly
1.
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.

Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 58.8 N.m(5.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

2.
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
Key lock assembly
1.
Make a groove on the head of special bolts (A) by a punch.

2.
Loosen the special bolt using a screw driver and then remove the key lock assembly from the steering column assembly.
3.
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
Steering Column and Shaft Removal
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Steering Column and Shaft Inspection
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Power outlet
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