Kia Rio: Motor Driven Power Steering / Steering Gear box

Tightening torque :

32.4 - 37.3 N·m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf·m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb·ft)

Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)

Remove the split pin (A).

Remove the castle nut (B).

Use the SST (09568-34000).

Tightening torque:

58.8 - 70.6 N·m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf·m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb·ft)

After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A).

Input the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.

Tighten the bolt (C) of the sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.

Install the safe wire (A).

Install the main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.

To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.

After installing a body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise util the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.

Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.

Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)

Tightening torque:

176.5 - 196.1 N·m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf·m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb·ft)

Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)

Tightening torque:

88.2 - 107.8 N·m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf·m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb·ft)

Do not disassemble the steering gear box.

If the steering gear box is disassembled, its quality (noise / cleanliness / functions) cannot be guaranteed.

Tightening torque :

49.0 - 53.9 N·m (5.0 - 5.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 39.8 lb·ft)

Before removing the tie rod end, take the measurement or mark with paint the length of the thread.