Kia Stinger CK: Steering System

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Steering System

Contents:

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 (1.1811in.) or less

3.

If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkages.

Checking Stationary Steering Effort

1.

Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

2.

Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm up the power steering fluid.

3.

Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the idle RPM, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.

Standard value : 3.0 kgf MAX.

4.

If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the steering gear box.

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting

Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Play in steering
Loose yoke plug
Retighten
Loose steering gear mounting bolts
Retighten
Loose or worn tie rod end
Retighten or replace as necessary
Steering wheel does not return properly
Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end
Replace
Yoke plug excessively tight
Adjust
Tie rod and/or ball joint not turning smoothly
Replace
Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket and/or worn steering shaft joint
Retighten
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet
Correct or replace
Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion
Loose gear box bracket
Retighten
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint
Retighten
Worn tie rod and/or ball joint
Replace

Specifications ➤

Steering wheel ➤

Electric Power Steering ➤

Steering Column & Shaft ➤

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: ESP OFF Switch

Description and operation Description 1. The ESP OFF switch is for the user to turn off the ESP system. 2. The ESP OFF lamp is on when ESP OFF switch is engaged. Repair procedures Removal 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor (SIS)

Description and operation Description • Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two Pressure Side Impact Sensor (P-SIS) installed at each center of the front door module (LH and RH), two SIS installed at each center pillar nearby (LH and RH) and two rear SIS installed in the rear pillar (LH and RH). • Pressure Side Impact Sensor is also called P-SIS because it detects pressure from collision at its mounting location.

 
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