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Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Steering System / Motor Driven Power Steering / Universal Joint Assembly Repair procedures

Removal
1.
Align the steering wheel straight.
2.
Fix the steering wheel by using a suitable tool.
Note
If the neutral position of the clock spring is changed by rotating the steering wheel while the steering column universal joint is removed, disconnection of the internal cable of the clock spring may be folded after installation.
3.
Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.
4.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
5.
Separate the universal joint assembly (A) from the steering gear box after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque :
49.0 - 58.8 N·m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb·ft)

Steering System — Motor Driven Power Steering / Universal Joint Assembly / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

Note
Do not reuse the universal joint assembly bolt.
6.
Remove the universal joint assembly (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque :
49.0 - 58.8 N·m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb·ft)

Steering System — Motor Driven Power Steering / Universal Joint Assembly / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

Note
Do not reuse the universal joint assembly bolt.
Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Note
•
Install to the specified torque.
•
Insert the universal joint assembly securely into the steering gearbox pinion shaft.
•
When installing, ensure that the universal joint assembly bolt head faces the driver.
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