Kia Mentor / Sephia Electrical System. Instruction — part 252

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to the tire cupping, require replacement.

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SPINDLES

SPINDLE INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware
broken . . . . . A ... Require replacement of broken
part.
Attaching hardware
loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing
part.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
Bent . . . . . B . . . Require replacement.
Broken . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Race seat area
undersized . . . . B . . . Require replacement.
Scored . . . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.

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SPRINGS - COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR

When springs are replaced, it is suggested, but not required,
that both springs on an axle be replaced to maintain equal height from
side to side and to provide a balanced ride and proper handling.
When variable rate springs are installed in place of
conventional coil springs, they must be installed in axle sets to
ensure proper handling, uniform ride, and proper chassis height.
Erroneous height measurements may result from: improper tire
inflation, non-standard tire or wheel size, and heavy load in vehicle
or trunk.

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1996 Kia SephiaFor 1 1 1 1 1

SPRING (COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR) INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware
bent . . . . .. B . Require repair or replacement
of bent part.
Attaching hardware
broken . . . . A . Require replacement of broken
part.
Attaching hardware
corroded, affecting
structural integrity .. A .. Require replacement of corroded
part.
Attaching hardware
incorrect . . . . A . . ... Require replacement of
incorrect part.
Attaching hardware
loose . . . . . A . Require repair or replacement
of loose part.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . ... C ... Require replacement of missing
part.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged . ... A . Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) . . A . .. Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
Broken (all springs
except secondary
leave(s) on multi-leaf
springs) . . . .. A . . . . Require replacement.
Coil clash . . . . .. .. (1) Require ride height check.
Coil spring insulator
deteriorated . . .. 2 . . ... Suggest replacement of
insulator.
Coil spring insulator
missing . . . ... 2 . . ... Suggest replacement of
insulator.
Coil spring insulator
split . . . . . 2 . . ... Suggest replacement of
insulator.
Coil spring plastic

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1996 Kia Sephia

coating deteriorated -
rust present . . .. A . .. (2) Refer to manufacturer's
service requirements.
Composite spring
damaged . . . ... .. . . .. (3) Further inspection
required.
Cracked (all springs
except composite leaf and
secondary leave(s) on
multi-leaf springs) ... A . . . . Require replacement.
Installed incorrectly .. B . . . . .. Require repair.
Leaf spring insulators
missing . . . ... 2 . . ... Suggest replacement of
insulators.
Secondary leaf on multi-
leaf spring broken . 1 . Suggest repair or replacement
Secondary leaf on multi-
leaf spring cracked ... 1 . Suggest repair or replacement
Torsion bar
adjuster bent . . . A . . . (4) Require repair or
replacement of adjuster.
Torsion bar adjuster
seized . . . . A . (4) Require repair or replacement
of adjuster.
Torsion bar adjuster
threads damaged . ... A . (4) Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.
Torsion bar adjuster
threads stripped
(threads missing) . . A . .. Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
Vehicle suspension height
not within OEM
specifications . . B . . . Require adjustment or
replacement.

(1) - If vehicle is within manufacturer's height
specifications, no service is suggested or required.
(2) - Some manufacturers require replacement under these
conditions.
(3) - Check vehicle ride height. If ride height is OK, no
service is suggested or required.
(4) - Only required if ride height needs to be adjusted.

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STEEL POWER STEERING LINES

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CAUTION: When replacing steel power steering lines, be sure to use
a replacement product that meets or exceeds OEM design
specifications.

STEEL POWER STEERING LINE INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware
bent . . . . ... B ... Require repair or replacement
of bent part.
Attaching hardware
broken . . . . . A ... Require replacement of broken
part.
Attaching hardware
loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing
part.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
Blocked . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Fitting incorrect
(such as compression
fitting) . . . ... B . . . Require replacement.
Flare type incorrect . B . . ... Required replacement.
Leaking . . . . . A . . ... Require tightening or
replacement.
Line type incorrect . . B . . . Require replacement.
Restricted . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Routed incorrectly . .. B . . Require routing correction.
Rust-pitted . . . 1 . . . Suggest replacement.
Rust pitted, affecting
structural integrity .. A . . . Require replacement.

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STEERING ARMS

STEERING ARM INSPECTION