Kia Stinger CK: General Information / Important Safety Notice
General information
Proper service methods and repair procedures are essential for safe, reliable
operation of all motor vehicles as well as personal safety of the operator. The
service procedures and descriptions in this shop manual provide general directions
for a service and repair.
Procedure, techniques, tools, and parts for service including the skill of the
technician vary. It is impossible to provide advice or caution as to each case in
this manual.
Accordingly, anyone who intends to use a replacement part, service procedure,
or tool, which is not recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, must first assure
thoroughly that neither their personal safety nor the safe operation of the vehicle
will be first jeopardized by the replacement part, service procedure, or tool they
select.
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Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness
will cause death or serious injury.
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Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness
may cause death or serious injury.
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Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness
may cause personal injury.
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Gives you information that will prevent you from making errors that could
damage the vehicle.
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Gives you added information that will help you complete a particular
procedure.
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The following list contains some general WARNINGS that you should follow while
working on a vehicle.
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Always wear safety glasses for eye protection.
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Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle.
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Make sure that the ignition if switched "OFF" at all times unless otherwise
stated in the procedure.
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Set the parking brake when working on the vehicle. If you have an automatic
transaxle, set in park unless instructed otherwise for a specific operation.
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Place supporters against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to
help prevent the vehicle from moving.
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Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid the danger
of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Keep yourself and your clothing away from moving parts when the engine
is running, especially the drive belts.
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To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as
the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail pipe, catalytic converter and muffler.
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Do not smoke while working on a vehicle.
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To avoid injury, always remove rings, watches, loose hanging jewelry,
and loose clothing before beginning to work on a vehicle.
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When it is necessary to work under the hood, keep hands and other objects
clear of the radiator fan blades! Your vehicle may be equipped with a cooling
fan that may turn on, even though the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
For this reason care should be taken to ensure that the radiator fan electric
motor is completely disconnected when working under the hood and the engine
is not running.
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Other information:
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Engine Room Under Cover
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
Engine Room Front Under
Cover.
1.
Remove the engine room front under cover (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)
2.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Engine Room Rear Under
Cover.
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Steering System
Repair procedures
Service Adjustment Procedure
Steering Wheel Play
Inspection
1.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight
ahead.
2.
Measure the distance that the steering wheel can be turned with out moving
the front wheels.
Standard value : 0 - 30mm (1.
