| Components |

| 1. Tie rod end |
2. R-MDPS motor |
| Removal |
| 1. |
Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire (A) from hub.
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| 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).
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| 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.
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| 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: Lift And Support Points
General information Lift And Support Points When heavy rear components such as suspension, fuel tank, spare tire, tailgate and trunk lid are to be removed, place additional weight in the luggage area before hoisting. When substatial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity may change and can cause the vehicle to tip forward on the hoist.Components and components location Components Schematic diagrams Circuit Diagram [Radio + GPS] [Radio + GPS + DAB] [Radio + GNSS + eCall] Repair procedures Removal AVN antenna 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the roof trim assembly.