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Power Steering Gear Box: Installation

  1. Install steering rack into right side of vehicle.
  2. Tighten four steering rack nuts.

    Tightening torque: 27-38 lb.ft (37-52 N.m, 3.8-5.3 kg.m) 

  3. Tighten bolts and nuts to the both end of subframe and rear lower arm bushing

    Tightening torque: 69-86 lb.ft (93-117 N.m, 9.5-11.9 kg.m) 

    Fig 1: Tightening Bolts And Nuts To The Both End Of Subframe
    G01078719Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove a transaxle jack or suitable floor jack from subframe.
  5. Tighten No.1 engine mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 49.2-69 lb.ft (67-93.2N.m, 6.8-9.5 kg.m) 

    Fig 2: Tightening No.1 Engine Mounting Bolts
    G01078720Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install engine mounting member.

    Tightening torque: 48-65 lb.ft (64-89N.m, 6.5-9.1 kg.m) 

  7. Install exhaust pipe and Catalytic converter.

    Tightening torque: 27.4-38.3 lb.ft(37.2-51.9N.m, 3.8-5.3 kg.m) 

  8. Tighten intermediate shaft bolt.

    Tightening torque: 13-20 lb.ft (18-26 N.m, 1.8-2.7 kg.m) 

  9. Install sealing covers and then tighten four steering column nuts in vehicle.
  10. Tighten two universal joint pinch bolts.

    Tightening torque: 13-20 lb.ft (18-26 N.m, 1.8-2.7 kg.m) 

    Fig 3: Tightening Two Universal Joint Pinch Bolts
    G01078721Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect high-pressure line and return line fittings.
  12. Install bracket to pipes and gear box and tighten two bracket bolts and nuts.
  13. Install tie rod into knuckle arm.
  14. Tighten nuts and install cotter pins.

    Tightening torque: 22-33 lb.ft (29-44 N.m, 3-4.5 kg.m) 

  15. Install extension bar on transaxle.

    Tightening torque: 28-38 lb.ft (38-51 N.m, 3.8-5.3 kg.m) 

  16. Install change control rod on transaxle.

    Tightening torque: 12-16 lb.ft (16-22 N.m, 1.6-2.3 kg.m) 

  17. Install wheels and tires.
  18. Lower vehicle.