Kia Sedona: Steering Column and Shaft Repair procedures
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Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds. |
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Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. |
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Remove the airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring") |
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Disconnect the connector & lock nut (A) and then remove the steering wheel by using special service tools (09561-11001).
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)
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When removing the steering wheel, do not impact it by hammering as it may damage the steering column. |
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Remove the steering column shroud.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring") |
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Remove the clock spring.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring") |
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Remove the multifunction switch.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Multifunction switch") |
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Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") |
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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)
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Insert the universal joint to the gear box certainly. |
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Do not reuse the bolt. |
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Loosen 4 bolts (A) and then remove the nick bolster panel (B). 
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Remove 2 nuts (A) from the steering column shaft assembly. 
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Remove the brake switch.
(Refer to Brake System - "Brake Switch") |
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Remove the bolt (A) from the steering column shaft assembly. 
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Remove the steering column assembly. 
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Install in the reverse order of removal. |
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Perform the steering angle sensor calibration.
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HPS : (Refer to Brake System - "Steering Angle Sensor") |
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EPS (MDPS) : (Refer to Electric Power Steering - " Repair procedures - ASP Calibration") |
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Universal joint assembly
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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)
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Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly. |
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Check the steering column for damage and deformation. |
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Check the joint bearing for damage and wear. |
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Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks. |
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Check the key lock assembly for proper operation and replace it if necessary. |
Circuit Diagram
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Connector terminal
TypePin NoDescriptionBattery1Battery -2Battery +Vehicle1-2-3-4-5-6-7IGN8High_CAN9Low_CAN10-11-12-
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Circuit Diagram ...
Removal
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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque :
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Be careful ...