Kia Sportage: Steering System / Specifications
Item
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Specification
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Type
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Motor Driven Power Steering
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Steering gear
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Type
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Rack & Pinion
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Rack stroke
|
152 ± 1 mm
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Steering angle(Max.)
|
2WD
|
Inner
|
39.5°+ 0.5 -1.5°
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Outer
|
32.3°
|
4WD
|
Inner
|
39.4° + 0.5 -1.5°
|
Outer
|
32.3°
|
Tightening Torques
Item
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Tightening torque (kgf·m)
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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
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Steering column mounting bolt
|
44.1 - 49.0
|
4.5 - 5.0
|
32.5 - 36.2
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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
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3.5 - 4.5
|
25.7 - 32.5
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Lower arm ball joint bolt and nut
|
98.1 - 117.7
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10.0 - 12.0
|
72.3 - 86.8
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Steering gear box mounting bolts
|
88.3 - 107.9
|
9.0 - 11.0
|
65.1 - 79.6
|
Stabilizer link nut
|
98.1 - 117.7
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10.0 - 12.0
|
72.3 - 86.8
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Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts
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176.5 - 196.1
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18.0 - 20.0
|
130.2 - 144.7
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Sub frame stay bracket bolts
|
44.1 - 58.8
|
4.5 - 6.0
|
32.5 - 43.4
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Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
IIIustration
Description
Lower arm ball joint remover
0K545-A9100
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Other information:
Specification
Item
Specification
Control type
N/H (Normal High)
Control pressure (kpa (kgf/cm², psi))
0 - 519.75 (0 - 5.3, 0 - 75.38)
Currency (mA)
0 - 850
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Inspection
1.
Switch "OFF" ignition.
2.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
3.
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
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