Kia Mentor / Sephia Electrical System. Manual — part 246

* STEERING UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *

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

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BALL JOINTS

Before requiring or suggesting ball joint replacement, the
approved OEM procedure must be used to measure ball joint wear. The
measurement(s) obtained, along with the vehicle manufacturer's
specifications, must be noted on the inspection report. Some states
require that these measurements also appear on the invoice.

NOTE: The term "perceptible movement," defined as any visible
movement in any direction, has been the industry standard
for determining the need for replacement of follower ball
joints. Some vehicle manufacturers are now publishing
specifications for follower ball joints that were
previously diagnosed by the "perceptible movement"
standard. Before requiring or suggesting any parts be
replaced based on "perceptible movement," consult your
repair manual to determine if OEM specifications exist.

You are not required to replace ball joints in axle sets.
However, when replacing a ball joint due to wear exceeding
manufacturer's specification, you may suggest replacement of the other
ball joint if its measurement shows it is close to the end of its
useful life, for preventive maintenance.

BALL JOINT INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware bent . B ... Require repair or replacement
of bent part if available;
otherwise, replace ball joint.
Attaching hardware
broken . . . . . A ... Require replacement of broken
part if available; otherwise,
replace ball joint.
Attaching hardware
corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A . Require replacement of corroded
part if available; otherwise,
replace ball joint.
Attaching hardware

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incorrect . . . ... A . . .. Require replacement of
incorrect part if available;
otherwise, replace ball joint.
Attaching hardware
loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part if available;
otherwise, replace ball joint.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing
part if available; otherwise,
replace ball joint.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads if
available; otherwise, replace
ball joint.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part
with stripped threads if
available; otherwise, replace
ball joint.
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.
Greaseable ball joint will
not take grease . . 2 . .. (5) Suggest replacement of
grease fitting.
Nut on ball joint loose . A . . ... (6) Require repair or
replacement.
Pre-load adjustment
incorrect . . . .. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Seized . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Stud bent . . . ... B . . (7) Require replacement.
Stud broken . . . . A . . (7) Require replacement.
Threads damaged . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads

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missing) . . . ... A . . (7) Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
manufacturer's
specifications . . . B . . . Require replacement.

(1) - If greaseable, grease ball joint. If problem persists
or joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
(2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the ball joint and will accelerate wear.
(3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the ball joint and will accelerate wear.
(4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the
ball joint and will accelerate wear.
(5) - If the greaseable ball joint still will not take grease
after replacing the grease fitting, suggest replacement
of ball joint.
(6) - Check for bent stud or damaged taper hole.
(7) - Check for damaged taper hole.

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BUSHINGS

BUSHING INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware bent . B ... Require repair or replacement
of bent part if available;
otherwise, replace bushing.
Attaching hardware
broken . . . . . A ... Require replacement of broken
part if available; otherwise,
replace bushing.
Attaching hardware
corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A . Require replacement of corroded
part if available; otherwise,
replace bushing.
Attaching hardware
incorrect . . . .. A . . .. Require replacement of
incorrect part if available;
otherwise, replace bushing.
Attaching hardware
loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part if available;
otherwise, replace bushing.

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Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing
part if available; otherwise,
replace bushing.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads if
available; otherwise, replace
bushing.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part
with stripped threads if
available; otherwise, replace
bushing.
Binding . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Deteriorated, affecting
performance . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Distorted, affecting
performance . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Leaking (fluid-filled
type) . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.
Noisy . . . . ... 2 . . .. (1) Further inspection
required.
Rubber separating from
internal metal sleeve on
bonded bushing . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Seized . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Shifted (out of
position) . . . .. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Split . . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.
Surface cracking (weather-
checked) . . . ... .. . . No service suggested or
required.

(1) - If noise isolated to bushing, suggest repair or
replacement.
CAUTION: Use only approved lubricant on rubber bushings.
Petroleum-based lubricants may damage rubber bushings.

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CENTER LINKS

CENTER LINK INSPECTION

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