Kia Mentor / Sephia Electrical System. Manual — part 259

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WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE

For conditions noted below, also check conditions of wheel
stud holes.

CAUTION: Proper lug nut torque is essential. Follow recommended
torque specifications and tightening sequence. DO NOT
lubricate threads unless specified by the vehicle
manufacturer.

WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Bent . . . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Broken . . . . .. A . . (1) Require replacement.
Loose . . . . ... B ... Require repair or replacement
of affected component.
Lug nut installed
backward . . . ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Lug nut mating type
incorrect . . . .. B . . Require replacement of nut.
Lug nut mating surface
dished . . . . . A . . Require replacement of nut.
Lug nut rounded . . . A . (2) Require replacement of nut.
Lug nut seized . . .. A . (2) Require replacement of nut.
Stud incorrect . . .. B . Require replacement of stud.
Threads damaged . . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of component with damaged
threads.
Threads stripped . . A . . .. Require replacement of
component with stripped
threads.

(1) - Some manufacturers require replacement of all studs on
that wheel if two or more studs or nuts on the same
wheel are broken or missing.
(2) - Only required if removing wheel.

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WHEELS (RIMS)

WARNING: Mounting a regular tire on a high-pressure compact spare
wheel is not permitted. Attempting to mount a tire of one

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diameter on a wheel of a different diameter or flange
type may result in serious injury or death. If the wheel
identification stamp is not legible, or cannot be found,
do not use the wheel until the size and type have been
properly identified. Wheels of different diameter,
offset, or width cannot be mixed on the same axle. Bead
seat tapers cannot be interchanged.

WHEEL (RIM) INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Bead leaking, caused
by wheel . . . ... A . . ... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Bent hub mounting
surface . . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Bent rim, causing
vibration . . . .. 2 . . (1) Suggest replacement.
Broken . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Cast wheel porous,
causing a leak . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Clip-on balance weight is
incorrect type
for rim flange . . . 2 . . . Suggest replacement.
Corrosion, affecting
structural integrity ... A . . . Require replacement.
Corrosion build-up on
wheel mounting
surface . . . . A . . . . . Require repair.
Cracked . . . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Directional/asymmetrical
wheels mounted
incorrectly . . . B . ... Require remounting and/or
repositioning.
Load capacity less than
OEM specifications . . B . . . Require replacement.
Offset mismatched
on same axle . . ... B . . . Require replacement.
Rivets leaking . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Run-out beyond
OEM specs . . . .. B . . . Require replacement.
Stud holes elongated . A . . (2) Require replacement.
Welded or brazed
repair . . . . . 2 . . . Suggest replacement.
Welds leaking . . ... A . . . Require replacement.

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Wheel centering (pilot)
hole incorrect . . . B . . . Require replacement.

(1) - CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to correct a bent rim.
(2) - Inspect wheel attaching hardware for damage.

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Article Text

1996 Kia Sephia

For 1 1 1 1 1

Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC

Saturday, April 18, 2009 10:10PM

ARTICLE BEGINNING

GENERAL INFORMATION
Steering, Suspension, Wheel Alignment, Wheels and Tires
January 2000 Motorist Assurance Program
Standards For Automotive Repair

All Makes and Models

CONTENTS

Motorist Assurance Program (MAP)

OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS & SUGGESTIONS

Steering and Suspension

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SHOCKS AND AIR STRUTS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRING VALVES
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - AIR SPRINGS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - COMPRESSORS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - HEIGHT SENSORS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - MODULES
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - RELAYS (COMPRESSOR)
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - SWITCHES (ON/OFF)
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TORSION SPRINGS (COUNTER BALANCING)
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - TUBING
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WARNING LAMPS
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - WIRING HARNESSES
BALL JOINTS
BUSHINGS
CENTER LINKS
CONTROL ARM SHAFTS
CONTROL ARMS
DRAG LINKS
ELECTRONIC RIDE CONTROL SHOCKS AND STRUTS
IDLER ARMS
KING PINS
PITMAN ARMS
POWER STEERING HOSES
POWER STEERING (HYDRAULIC) PUMPS
RADIUS ARMS
RELAY RODS