Kia Stinger CK: Electric Power Steering / Steering Gear box

Components and components location
Components

1. Tie rod end
2. R-MDPS motor

Repair procedures
Removal
1.

Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire (A) from hub.

Tightening torque :

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

  

Be careful not to damage the wheel bolts when removing the wheel and tire (A).

2.

Loosen the bolt (A) and then separate the universal joint from the shaft joint.

Tightening torque :

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

[LHD]

[RHD]

  

Keep the steering wheel in a neutral position. Moving the steering wheel may damage the cable inside the clock spring.

Tighten the steering column bolts in the same direction as they were removed.

Do not reuse the universal joint bolt when installing.

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.

Tightening Torques :

88.3 - 107.9 N·m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf·m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb·ft)

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]

  

Must use a engine jack for safety.

8.

Loosen the shaft joint bolt (A) from the gear box.

Tightening Torques :

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

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")

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Maintenance services

You should exercise the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury to yourself whenever performing any maintenance or inspection procedures. Should you have any doubts concerning the inspection or servicing of your vehicle, we strongly recommend that you have an authorized Kia dealer perform this work. An authorized Kia dealer has factorytrained technicians and genuine Kia parts to service your vehicle properly.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Snowy or icy conditions

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use Snow tires on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and type of the original equipment tires. Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Furthermore, speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices.

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