Kia Rio: Steering Column and Shaft Replacement
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Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then
wait for at least 30 seconds.
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Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight
ahead.
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Remove the airbag module.
(Refer to RT group - "Air Bag Module")
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Loosen the lock nut (A), disconnect the connector (B) and then
remove the steering wheel by using SST(0956-11001).
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 44.1N.m(4.0 ~ 4.5kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 32.5lb-ft)
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Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may
damage the steering column.
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Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column upper (A)
and lower shroud (B).
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Disconnect the connector (B) and then remove the clock spring
(A).
• When assembling set the center position by setting the
marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make
an array the mark (▶◀) by turning the clock spring clockwise
to the stop and then 2.0 revolutions counterclockwise.
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Disconnect the connector (A).
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Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches (A).
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Remove the crash pad side cover, Fuse box cover and lower crash
pad.
(Refer to BD group - "Interior / Crash Pad")
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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly
from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque :
32.4 ~ 37.3N.m(3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)
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Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead
position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner
cable when you handle the steering wheel.
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Do not use the bolt again.
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Disconnect all connectors connected the steering column & EPS
unit assembly.
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Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the
mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).
Tightening torque :
Nut : 14.7 ~ 17.7N.m(1.5 ~ 1.8kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 13.0lb-ft)
Bolt : 44.1 ~ 49.0N.m(4.5 ~ 5.0kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 36.2lb-ft)
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Installation is the reverse of the removal.
If MDPS type, you must be EPS type recognition
(Refer to ST group - E.P.S/repair procedures)
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Compensate the steering angle sensor after replaceing the steering
column.
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EPS (Electronic Power Steering, Column assist type) system uses
an electric motor to assist the steering force and it is an engine operation
independent steering system ...
Key lock assembly
1.
Make a groove on the head of special bolts (A) with a chisel.
2.
Loosen the special bolt using a screw driver a ...
See also:
Thermostat: Removal
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing
a lowering of cooling efficiency.
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Input Speed Sensor Removal
1.
Remove the battery and the battery tray.
(Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
2.
Remove the under cover (A).
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Installation
1.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
2.
Use a SST (09580-0U000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
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Description
Steering Column and Shaft Disassembly