Kia Niro: Steering System / Repair procedures
| Service Adjustment procedure |
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
| 1. |
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. |
| 2. |
Measure the distance that the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.
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| 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. |
| 2. |
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm up the power steering fluid. |
| 3. |
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.
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| 4. |
If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the steering gear box. |
Special service tools
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
IIIustration
Description
Ball joint remover
09568-34000
Rem ...
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Play in steering
Loose yoke plug
Retighten
L ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON.
(1) MIST/ : For a single wiping cycle,
move the lever to this (MIST/ ) position
and release it. The wipers will operate continuously if the lever is held in this
position.
(2) OFF / O : Wiper is not in operation
(3) INT / --- : Wipe ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: If the engine overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you will experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too hot. If this
happens, you should:
1.Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2.Place the shift lever in P (dual clutch transmissi ...
