Kia Mentor / Sephia Electrical System. Manual — part 275

* SUSPENSION UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *Article Text (p. 62)

1996 Kia SephiaFor 1 1 1 1 1

Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC

CAUTION: Under no circumstances should a technician bend or heat
any steering or suspension component, unless specified by
the vehicle manufacturer, for example, Ford forged twin
"I" beam axles. All measurements and specifications must
be noted on the inspection report.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Dog tracking, shown
to be caused by
faulty alignment . ... 2 . . . . Suggest repair.
Lead, shown to
be caused by
faulty alignment . ... A . . . . Require alignment.
Part has been changed,
affecting alignment . A . ... Require alignment check.
Pull, shown to be caused
by faulty alignment . A . . . . Require alignment.
Steering wheel
off-center . . . . 2 . . . . Suggest alignment.
Tire wear, shown
to be caused by
faulty alignment . ... A . . . . Require alignment.
Wander, shown
to be caused by
faulty alignment . ... A . . . . Require alignment.

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WHEELS AND TIRES

TIRES

These guidelines do not apply to split rims. Some vehicle
manufacturers restrict replacement of tires to specific brands, types,
or sizes.

WARNING: High pressure temporary compact spare tires should not be
used with any other rims or wheels, nor should standard
tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be used
with high pressure compact spare rims or wheels.
Attempting to mount a tire of one diameter on a wheel of
a different diameter or flange type may result in serious
injury or death.

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1996 Kia SephiaFor 1 1 1 1 1

Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC

WARNING: Only specially trained persons should dismount or mount
tires. Explosions of tire and wheel assembly can result
from improper mounting, possibly causing serious injury
or death.

WARNING: Consult the vehicle owner's manual or vehicle placard for
correct size, speed rating, designation, and cold
inflation pressure of the original tires. DO NOT exceed
the maximum load or inflation capacity of the tire
specified by the Tire and Rim Association

WARNING: When replacing tires, it is suggested that the
replacement tires match or exceed the OEM speed rating
designation. If tires of different speed rating
designations are mixed on the same vehicle, the tires may
vary in handling characteristics. DO NOT mix different
speed rating designations on the same axle.

WARNING: DO NOT mix radials with non-radial tires on the same
axle, as this may affect vehicle handling and stability.
If radial tires and bias or bias-belted ply tires are
mixed on the same vehicle, the radials must be on the
rear. High-pressure temporary compact spare tires are
exempt from this rule.

WARNING: DO NOT mix size or type (all season, performance, mud and
snow) of tires on the same axle.

TIRE INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Air pressure incorrect .. B . . . . .. Require repair
Bead broken . . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Bead leaking, caused
by tire . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bead wire/cord exposed .. A . . . Require replacement.
Cord or belt material
exposed . . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Cord ply separations . A . . . Require replacement.
Directional/asymmetrical
tires mounted
incorrectly . . . B . ... Require remounting and/or
repositioning.
Irregular tread wear,
affecting performance .. 2 . . (1) Suggest replacement.

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Load ratings less
than OEM
specifications . . . B . . . Require replacement.
Mixed tread types (all
season, performance, mud
and snow) on same axle . A . . . Require replacement.
Number of punctures
exceeds manufacturer's
limit . . . . .. B . . . Require replacement.
Out of balance . . .. B . Require rebalance of tire/wheel
assembly.
Ply separation . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Pull or lead, caused
by tire . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Radial and bias or
bias-belted ply tires
on same axle . . ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Radials are on the front
and not on the rear . B . . ... (2) Require repair or
replacement.
Run flat damage . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Shoulder cut . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Shoulder puncture . ... A . . . Require replacement.
Shoulder with plug . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Sidewall bulge . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Sidewall cut . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Sidewall indentation . .. . . . No service required or
suggested.
Sidewall puncture . ... A . . . Require replacement.
Sidewall with plug . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Speed rating
designations
different
on same axle . . ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Tire and wheel assembly
has excessive run-out .. B . . ... (3) Require repair or
replacement of appropriate
part.
Tires with more than
1/4" diameter difference
on a four-wheel drive
vehicle . . . . B . . . Require replacement.
Tread area puncture larger
in diameter than
manufacturer's
specifications . . . B . . . Require replacement.

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Tread missing pieces
(chunking),
exposing cord . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Tread missing pieces
(chunking), not
exposing cord . . .. 1 . . . Suggest replacement.
Tread separations A . . . Require replacement.
Tube in tubeless tire 3 . (4) Suggest removal of tube.
Weather-checking . . .. . . . No service required or
suggested.
Worn to tread wear
indicators . . . . B . . . Require replacement.

(1) - Determine and correct cause of irregular tire wear.
(2) - If radials and bias or bias-belted ply tires are on the
same vehicle, the radials must be on the rear axle,
except for high-pressure temporary spares.
(3) - Excessive is defined as enough to contribute to
performance problems. Match mounting may correct
run-out. If not, require replacement of appropriate
part. Refer to manufacturer's specifications.
(4) - Most manufacturers do not recommend tubes in tubeless
tires. Inspect tire and wheel assembly to determine
the reason for a tube in tubeless tire. Recommendation
for repair or replacement should be based upon condition
of tires and/or wheel listed in these guidelines.

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VALVE STEMS

VALVE STEM INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Bent . . . . . 1 . . ... Suggest replacement.
Broken . . . . .. A . . ... Require replacement.
Cut, but not leaking . 1 . . ... Suggest replacement.
Deteriorated
(cracking, dry rot) . 1 . . ... Suggest replacement.
Leaking . . . . . A . Require repair or replacement.
Missing . . . . . C . . ... Require replacement.
Threads damaged . . . A . Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped . . A . . ... Require replacement.
Valve cap missing . ... C . Require replacement of cap.
Weather-checking . . 1 . . ... Suggest replacement.
Won't take air . . .. A . Require repair or replacement.