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: Operation Tips
To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from entering the vehicle through the ventilation
system, temporarily set the air intake control to the recirculated air position.
Be sure to return the control to the fresh air position when the irritation
has passed to keep fresh air in the vehicle. Thi ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Opening the fuel filler lid
1. The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pushing the
fuel filler lid opener.
✽ NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid does not open because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the
lid. If necessary, s ...
