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Power Steering Gear Box: Replacement

  1. Install steering rack into right side of vehicle.
  2. Tighten bolts and nuts to steering rack brackets.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 55-69 lb. ft (74-93 N.m, 7.5-9.5 kg.m)

  3. Tightening intermediate shaft bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 16-20 lb. ft (21-26 N.m, 2.2-2.7 kg.m)

    Fig 1: Tightening Intermediate Shaft Bolt
    G01093378Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect return oil pipe and pressure oil pipe and tighten bolts from the return oil pipe and pressure oil pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 17-26 lb. ft (24-35 N.m, 2.4-3.6 kg.m)

  5. Install tie-rod into steering knuckle arm.
  6. Tighten nut and install new cotter pin.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 43-58 lb. ft (59-78 N.m, 6.0-8.0 kg.m)

  7. Install wheels and tires.
  8. Lower vehicle.
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