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Checking Stationary Steering Effort

  1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
    2. NOTE: After checking, reset the engine speed to the standard value (idling speed).
  2. Increase the engine speed to 1000 +/- 100 RPM.
  3. Measure the turning force with a spring scale (A) by turning the steering wheel (B) clockwise and counter-clockwise one and a quarter turns. Stationary steering effort standard value is 29 N (3.0 kg, 6.5lbs) or less.
    Fig 1: Checking Stationary Steering Effort
    G00333626Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Check that there is no sudden change of force while turning the steering wheel.
  5. If the stationary steering effort is excessive, check and adjust the following points.
    1. Damage or cracks on the dust cover of the lower arm ball joint and tie rod end.
    2. Pinion preload of the steering gear box and starting torque of the tie rod end ball joint.
    3. Starting torque of the ball joint.
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