| Components |

| 1. Tie rod end |
2. R-MDPS motor |
| Removal |
| 1. |
Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire (A) from hub.
|
| 2. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then separate the universal joint from the shaft joint.
[LHD]
[RHD]
|
| 3. |
Disconnect the R-MDPS connector (A) and clip (B). [LHD]
[RHD]
|
| 4. |
Disconnect the R-MDPS wiring clip (A) from the sub frame.
|
| 5. |
Remove the tie rod end nut.
|
| 6. |
Remove the knuckle by using the ball joint remover (A).
|
| 7. |
Loosen the gear box bolts (A) and then remove the gear box. [LHD]
[RHD]
|
| 8. |
Loosen the shaft joint bolt (A) from the gear box.
|
| 9. |
Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment") |
| 10. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 11. |
Register "ASP calibration EPS type recognition" by GDS after replacing steering column assembly. (Refer to Electric Power Steering - "Repair procedures") |
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Photo Sensor
Description and operation Description The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles. The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is then transferred to the automatic temperature control module so that the solar radiation compensation can be performed.Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion By using the most advanced design and construction practices to combat corrosion, we produce vehicles of the highest quality. However, this is only part of the job. To achieve the long-term corrosion resistance your vehicle can deliver, the owner's cooperation and assistance is also required. Common causes of corrosion The most common causes of corrosion on your vehicle are: Road salt, dirt and moisture that is allowed to accumulate underneath the vehicle.