Kia Forte: Steering System

Service Data

Tightening Torques

Item	Tightening torque (kgf·m)
Item	N·m	kgf·m	lb·ft
Wheel hub nuts	107.9 - 127.5	11.0 - 13.0	79.6 - 94.0
Steering wheel lock bolt	44.1 - 49.0	4.5 - 5.0	32.5 - 36.2
Steering column mounting nut	24.5 - 29.4	2.5 - 3.0	18.1 - 21.7
Steering column mounting bolt	53.9 - 58.8	5.5 - 6.0	39.8 - 43.4
Stabilizer bar link nut	98.1 - 117.7	10.0 - 12.0	72.3 - 86.8
Tie rod end ball joint nut	34.3 - 44.1	3.5 ~ 4.5	25.3 - 32.5
Lower arm ball joint nut	58.8 - 70.6	6.0 - 7.2	43.4 - 52.1
Universal joint to pinion of steering gear box lock bolt	32.4 - 37.3	3.3 - 3.8	23.9 - 27.5
Steering gear box heat protector mounting bolts	6.9 - 10.8	0.7 - 1.1	5.1 - 8.0
Steering gear box mounting bolts	88.3 - 107.9	9.0 - 11.0	65.1 - 79.6
Sub frame mounting stay bolts & nuts	44.1 - 53.9	4.5 - 5.5	32.5 - 39.8
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts	176.5 - 196.1	18.0 - 20.0	130.2 - 144.7

Special Service Tools

Tool Name / Number	Illustration	Description
Ball joint remover 09568-1S100		Used for removal of ball joint

Symptom	Probable cause	Remedy
Play in steering	Loose yoke plug	Retighten
	Loose steering gear mounting bolts	Retighten
	Loose or worn tie rod end	Retighten or replace as necessary
Steering wheel does not return properly	Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end	Replace
	Yoke plug excessively tight	Adjust
	Tie rod and/or ball joint not turning smoothly	Replace
	Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket and/or worn steering shaft joint	Retighten
	Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet	Correct or replace
	Distorted rack	Replace
	Damaged pinion bearing	Replace
Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion	Interference with hoses from vehicle body	Reposition
	Loose gear box bracket	Retighten
	Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint	Retighten
	Worn tie rod and/or ball joint	Replace

Service Adjustment Procedure

Steering Wheel Play Inspection

1.	Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

Measure the distance that the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.

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

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

Checking Stationary Steering Effort

1.	Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the idle RPM, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.

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

3.	If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the steering gear box.

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