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 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Hybrid Drive Motor Assembly Specification
Specification
Item
Specification
Type
PMSM
(Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor)
Max. output
32 kW / 1,798 - 2,500 rpm
Max. torque
170 N·m / 0 - 1798 rpm
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Assist emergency braking (AEB)
The AEB system is to reduce or to avoid accident risk. It recognizes the distance
from the vehicle ahead or the pedestrian through the sensors (i.e. radar and camera),
and, if necessary, warns the driver of accident risk with the warning message or
the warning alarms.
WARNING
Take the follow ...
