Kia Forte: Steering Column and Shaft Replacement

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Steering System / Electric Power Steering / Steering Column and Shaft Replacement

1.	Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")

2.	Remove the steering column shroud. (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")

3.	Remove the clock spring. (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")

4.	Remove the multifunction switch. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Multifunction switch")

5.	Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Tightening torque :

32.4 ~ 38.3Nm (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

•	Do not use the bolt again.

7.	Remove the body control module. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "BCM (Body Control Module)")

8.	Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.

Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).

Tightening torque :

Nut : 2.7 ~ 17.7 N.m(1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)

Bolt : 44.1 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)

10.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

11.	Register "ASP calibration EPS type recognition" by GDS after replacing steering column assembly.

General Inspection

After or before servicing the EPS system, perform the troubleshooting and test procedure as follows. Compare the system condition with normal condition in the table below and if abnormal symp ...

Steering Column and Shaft Disassembly

Universal joint assembly 1. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly. Tightenin ...

Kia Forte: Steering Column and Shaft Replacement

General Inspection

Steering Column and Shaft Disassembly

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