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Kia EV6: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Excessive play in steering

Suspected Cause Correction
Universal joint bolt got loose Retighten or replace if necessary
Yoke plug got loose Retighten
Steering gear box bolt got loose Retighten
Tie rod end stud got loose or worn Retighten or replace if necessary

Steering wheel does not return to its original position

Suspected Cause Correction
Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end Replacement
Yoke plug excessively tight Adjustment
Faulty tie rod or ball joint Replacement
Steering gear box and front sub frame got loose Retighten
Steering column shaft or body grommet got worn Repair or replace
Bended rack Replacement

Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion

Suspected Cause Correction
Steering gear mounting bolts got loose Retighten
Tie rod end ball joint got loose Retighten
Tie rod or tie rod end ball joint got worn Replacement
Yoke plug got loose Retighten

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