Kia Mentor / Sephia Electrical System. Instruction — part 265

* SUSPENSION UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *

otherwise, replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace drag link.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
drag link.
Bent . . . . . B . . . Require replacement.
Binding . . . . . A . . .. (1) Further inspection
required.
Grease boot cracked . . 2 . . (2) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing . . 2 . . (3) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot torn . . 2 . . (4) Suggest replacement.
Grease fitting broken ... A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting
won't seal . . . . A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease seal missing . . 2 . . (5) Suggest replacement.
Grease seal torn . . 2 . . (4) Suggest replacement.
Looseness (perceptible
horizontal movement) ... 1 . . (6) Suggest replacement.
Looseness that is
excessive . . . .. B . . (6)(7) Require replacement.
Seized . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Stud bent . . . ... B . . (8) Require replacement.
Stud broken . . . . A . . (8) Require replacement.
Stud loose in
taper hole . . . . A . . ... (8) Require repair or
replacement.
Taper hole elongated . A . . (9) Require replacement.

* SUSPENSION UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *

Threads damaged . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) . . . ... A . . (8) Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
manufacturer's
specifications . . . B . . . Require replacement.

(1) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or
joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
(2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
(3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
(4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the
joint and will accelerate wear.
(5) - Missing grease seal will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
(6) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use
those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and
socket movement. Use only moderate hand pressure.
(7) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant
enough to affect vehicle handling or structural
integrity.
(8) - Check for damaged taper hole.
(9) - Check for damaged stud.

ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ

ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCKS AND STRUTS

NOTE: This section covers the electronic damping control portion
of the electronic shock or strut. For dampening portion of
shock or strut conditions and procedures, refer to the
SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES
section.

ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCK AND STRUT INSPECTION

ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ

Condition Code Procedure

Connector bent . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector broken . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector loose . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Electronic valve control
inoperative . . . 2 . . (1) Suggest replacement.

* SUSPENSION UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *

Terminal bent . . ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded . ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

(1) - It is acceptable to replace with a non-electronically
controlled unit, where available.

ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ

IDLER ARMS

IDLER ARM INSPECTION

ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ

Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware
broken . . . . . A ... Require replacement of broken
part, if available; otherwise,
replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
incorrect . . . .. A . . .. Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace idler arm.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
idler arm.
Binding . . . . . A . . .. (1) Further inspection
required.
Grease boot cracked . . 2 . . (2) Suggest replacement.
Grease boot missing . . 2 . . (3) Suggest replacement.

* SUSPENSION UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *

Grease boot torn . . 2 . . (4) Suggest replacement.
Grease fitting broken ... A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting
won't seal . . . . A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease seal missing . . 2 . . (5) Suggest replacement.
Grease seal torn . . 2 . . (4) Suggest replacement.
Greaseable joint will not
take grease . . . 2 . .. (1) Suggest replacement of
grease fitting.
Looseness at frame
bracket end . . . B . . (6)(7) Require repair or
replacement.
Looseness at link end
(perceptible horizontal
movement) . . . .. 1 . . (8) Suggest replacement.
Looseness at link end
that is excessive . .. B . . (8)(9) Require replacement.
Mounted out of position
(center link
not parallel) . . .. B . . .. Require repositioning.
Nut on stud loose . ... A . . .. (10) Require repair or
replacement.
Seized . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Stud bent . . . ... B . ... (11) Require replacement.
Stud broken . . . . A . ... (11) Require replacement.
Taper hole elongated . A . ... (12) Require replacement.
Threads damaged . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) . . . ... A . ... (11) Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
manufacturer's
specifications . . . B . . . Require replacement.

(1) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or
joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
(2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
(3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
(4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
joint and will accelerate wear.
(5) - Missing grease seal will allow contaminants to enter