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 ToolsDoor Switch Inspection
1.
Remove the door switch and check for continuity between the terminals.
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Description
Back view camera will activate when the backup light is ON with the ignition
switch ON and the shift lever in the R position.
This system is a supplemental system that shows behind the vehic ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least thirty
seconds before beginning work.
2.
Remove the seat belt after pushin ...