Kia Sportage: Steering System / Specifications

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual / Steering System / Specifications

Specifications

Item			Specification
Type			Motor Driven Power Steering
Steering gear	Type		Rack & Pinion
	Rack stroke		152 ± 1 mm
Steering angle(Max.)	2WD	Inner	39.5°+ 0.5 -1.5°
		Outer	32.3°
	4WD	Inner	39.4° + 0.5 -1.5°
		Outer	32.3°

Tightening Torques

Item	Tightening torque (kgf·m)
Item	N·m	kgf·m	lb·ft
Tire wheel hub nuts	88.3 - 107.9	9.0 - 11.0	65.1 - 79.6
Steering wheel lock nut	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	44.1 - 49.0	4.5 - 5.0	32.5 - 36.2
Universal joint to pinion of steering gear	32.4 - 37.3	3.3 - 3.8	23.9 - 27.5
Tie rod end castle nut	34.3 - 44.1	3.5 - 4.5	25.7 - 32.5
Lower arm ball joint bolt and nut	98.1 - 117.7	10.0 - 12.0	72.3 - 86.8
Steering gear box mounting bolts	88.3 - 107.9	9.0 - 11.0	65.1 - 79.6
Stabilizer link nut	98.1 - 117.7	10.0 - 12.0	72.3 - 86.8
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts	176.5 - 196.1	18.0 - 20.0	130.2 - 144.7
Sub frame stay bracket bolts	44.1 - 58.8	4.5 - 6.0	32.5 - 43.4

Special service tools

Special Service Tools Tool Name / Number IIIustration Description Lower arm ball joint remover 0K545-A9100 ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Limitation of Active ECO operation

If the following conditions occur while Active ECO is operating, the system operation is limited even though there is no change in the ECO indicator. When the coolant temperature is low: The system will be limited until engine performance becomes normal. When driving up a hill: The system ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Self-diagnosis

If you don’t hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently when shifting the gear to the R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfunction in the rear parking assist system. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible. ...