Kia Sorento: Steering Column and Shaft Disassembly - Electric Power Steering - Steering System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 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
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds. 2. Turn the steering wheel so that the fro ...

Steering Column and Shaft Inspection
1. Check the steering column for damage and deformation. 2. Check the joint bearing for damage and wear. 3. Che ...

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Rear combination lamp Removal
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Knock Sensor (KS)
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Windshield Wiper-Washer Switch Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds (A) after loosening 3 screws. ...

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