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Steering Shaft: Inspection

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  1. Check for following and replace assembly if necessary.

    1. STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

      Column bushing wear.
    2. INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

      Excessive play in universal joint, abnormal noise, or sticking.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Intermediate Shaft
      G01078693Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY

      Verify that cable connector cannot be moved when key is in LOCK position, but that it will move freely with key in any other position.
      Fig 2: Inspecting Steering Lock Assembly
      G01078694Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.