Kia Cee'd: Electric Power Steering / Steering Column and Shaft Repair procedures

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual / Steering System / Electric Power Steering / Steering Column and Shaft Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering Wheel - "Steering Wheel Assembly")

2.	Remove the steering column shroud.

3.	Remove the clock spring.

4.	Remove the multifunction switch.

5.	Remove the crash pad lower panel.

Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Tightening torque :

32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m(3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

•	Universal joint for gier box pinion shaft certainly is signed by the insertion.

7.	Remove the body control module.

8.	Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.

Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).

Tightening torque :

Nut : 2.7 ~ 17.7 N.m(1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)

Bolt : 29.4 ~ 34.3 N.m(3.0 ~ 3.5 kgf.m, 21.7 ~25.3 lb-ft)

10.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

11.	Register "ASP calibration EPS type recognition" by GDS after replacing steering column assembly.

Disassembly

Universal joint assembly

Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.

Tightening torque :

49.0 ~ 58.8 N.m(5.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

2.	Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.

Key lock assembly

1.	Make a groove on the head of special bolts (A) by a punch.

2.	Loosen the special bolt using a screw driver and then remove the key lock assembly from the steering column assembly.

3.	Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.

Inspection

1.	Check the steering column for damage and deformation.

2.	Check the joint bearing for damage and wear.

3.	Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks.

4.	Check the key lock assembly for proper operation and replace it if necessary.

Repair procedures

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