Kia Forte: Specifications - Steering System - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service ManualKia Forte: Specifications

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Steering System / Specifications

Item
Specification
Type
Electric Power Steering System
Steering gear
Type
Rack & Pinion
Rack stroke
150 ± 1mm (5.9055 ± 0.0393)
Steering angle (Max.)
Inner
39.6° (+0.5°/-1.5°)
Outer
32.5°

Tightening Torques
Item
Tightening torque (kgf.m)
Nm
kgf.m
lb-ft
Tire wheel hub nuts
88.3 ~ 107.9
9.0 ~ 11.0
65.1 ~ 79.6
Steering wheel lock nut
39.2 ~ 49.0
4.0 ~ 5.0
28.9 ~ 36.2
Steering column & universal joint
49.0 ~ 58.8
5.0 ~ 6.0
36.2 ~ 43.4
Steering column mounting nuts
12.8 ~ 17.7
1.3 ~ 1.8
9.4 ~ 13.0
Steering column mounting bolt
44.1 ~ 49.0
4.5 ~ 5.0
32.5 ~ 36.2
Bolt connecting universal joint to pinion
32.4 ~ 38.3
3.3 ~ 3.8
23.9 ~ 27.5
Tie rod end castle nut
23.5 ~ 33.3
2.4 ~ 3.4
19.4 ~ 24.6
Lower arm to front axle
78.5 ~ 88.3
8.0 ~ 9.0
57.9 ~ 65.1
Steering gear box to sub frame
58.8 ~ 78.8
6.0 ~ 8.0
43.4 ~ 57.9
Stabilizer link nut
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~ 12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts
156.9 ~ 176.5
16.0 ~ 18.0
115.7 ~ 130.2
Sub frame stay bolts
44.1 ~ 53.9
4.5 ~ 5.5
32.5 ~ 39.8

Steering System
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Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number Illustration Description Steering wheel puller 09561-11001 Remove the steering wheel ...

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