Kia Forte: Specifications
| Item |
Specification |
|
| Type |
Electric Power Steering System |
|
| Steering gear |
Type |
Rack & Pinion |
| Rack stroke |
150 ± 1mm (5.9055 ± 0.0393) |
|
| Steering angle (Max.) |
Inner |
39.6° (+0.5°/-1.5°) |
| Outer |
32.5° |
|
| Item |
Tightening torque (kgf.m) |
||
| Nm |
kgf.m |
lb-ft |
|
| Tire wheel hub nuts |
88.3 ~ 107.9 |
9.0 ~ 11.0 |
65.1 ~ 79.6 |
| Steering wheel lock nut |
39.2 ~ 49.0 |
4.0 ~ 5.0 |
28.9 ~ 36.2 |
| Steering column & universal joint |
49.0 ~ 58.8 |
5.0 ~ 6.0 |
36.2 ~ 43.4 |
| Steering column mounting nuts |
12.8 ~ 17.7 |
1.3 ~ 1.8 |
9.4 ~ 13.0 |
| Steering column mounting bolt |
44.1 ~ 49.0 |
4.5 ~ 5.0 |
32.5 ~ 36.2 |
| Bolt connecting universal joint to pinion |
32.4 ~ 38.3 |
3.3 ~ 3.8 |
23.9 ~ 27.5 |
| Tie rod end castle nut |
23.5 ~ 33.3 |
2.4 ~ 3.4 |
19.4 ~ 24.6 |
| Lower arm to front axle |
78.5 ~ 88.3 |
8.0 ~ 9.0 |
57.9 ~ 65.1 |
| Steering gear box to sub frame |
58.8 ~ 78.8 |
6.0 ~ 8.0 |
43.4 ~ 57.9 |
| Stabilizer link nut |
98.1 ~ 117.7 |
10.0 ~ 12.0 |
72.3 ~ 86.8 |
| Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts |
156.9 ~ 176.5 |
16.0 ~ 18.0 |
115.7 ~ 130.2 |
| Sub frame stay bolts |
44.1 ~ 53.9 |
4.5 ~ 5.5 |
32.5 ~ 39.8 |
Steering System
Special Service ToolsHands Free Switch Installation
1.
Reassemble the steering wheel remote control switch after connecting
the connector.
2.
Reassemble the driver airbag module.
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Rear Seat Assembly Component Location
(4Door, 2Door)
1. Rear seat cushion assembly
2. Rear seat back assembly
(5Door)
1. Rear seat back assembly [LH]
2. Rear seat back ...
Front Seat Shield Inner Cover Component Location
1. Front seat shield inner cover
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