Kia Mentor / Sephia Electrical System. Instruction — part 250

* STEERING UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *Article Text (p. 30)

1996 Kia SephiaFor 1 1 1 1 1

Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC

If diagnosis has determined that complete disassembly is
necessary to determine the extent of the system failure, the
suggestion may be made to rebuild or replace the power steering pump.
Repair or replacement of the following components may be required if
performed as part of a power steering pump overhaul or rebuild service
to meet a minimum rebuild standard.

POWER STEERING (HYDRAULIC) PUMP INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware bent . B ... Require repair or replacement
of bent part.
Attaching hardware
broken . . . . . A ... Require replacement of broken
part.
Attaching hardware
loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing
part.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
Belt alignment
incorrect . . . .. B . . .. (1) Further inspection
required.
Belt cracked . . . 1 . . . Suggest replacement.
Belt frayed . . . . 1 . . . Suggest replacement.
Belt missing . . . C . . . Require replacement.
Belt noisy . . . .. 2 . . .. (2) Further inspection
required.
Belt plies separated . A . . . Require replacement.
Belt tension out of
specification . . .. B . . ... Require adjustment or
replacement.
Belt worn beyond
adjustment range . ... B . . . Require replacement.
Belt worn so it contacts
bottom of pulley . ... A . . . Require replacement.
Binding . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

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Fluid at or beyond
service interval . ... 3 . . ... Suggest fluid change.
Fluid contaminated . .. B . . (3) Require flushing and
refilling of the system.
Fluid level incorrect ... B . . Require adjustment of fluid
level.
Inadequate assist . ... A . . .. (4) Further inspection
required.
Leaking . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Noise . . . . ... 2 . . .. (5) Further inspection
required.
Pulley bent . . . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of pulley.
Pulley missing . . .. C .. Require replacement of pulley.
Remote reservoir
leaking . . . . A . . .. Require replacement of
reservoir,
Reservoir cap broken . A . . Require replacement of cap.
Reservoir cap missing ... C . . Require replacement of cap.
Seized . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Threads damaged . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . . Require replacement.

(1) - Determine cause of incorrect alignment and require repair.
(2) - Determine cause of noise and suggest repair.
(3) - Determine and correct source of contamination. OEM
specifications must be followed for fluid type.
(4) - If pump is source of inadequate assist, require
repair or replacement.
(5) - If noise is isolated to pump, suggest repair or
replacement.

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RADIUS ARMS

RADIUS ARM INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware
broken . . . . . A ... Require replacement of broken
part.
Attaching hardware
incorrect . . . .. A . . .. Require replacement of
incorrect part.

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Attaching hardware
loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing
part.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part
with stripped threads.
Bent . . . . . B . . . Require replacement.
Corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A . . . Require replacement.
Holes distorted . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Threads damaged . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . . Require replacement.

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RELAY RODS

RELAY ROD INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware
incorrect . . . .. A . . .. Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace relay rod.
Attaching hardware
loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace relay rod.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace relay rod.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace relay rod.
Attaching hardware

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1996 Kia Sephia

threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
relay rod.
Bent . . . . . B . . . Require replacement.
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 grease
fitting.
Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease fitting
won't seal . . . . A ... Require replacement of grease
fitting.
Grease seal missing . . 2 . . (3) Suggest replacement.
Grease seal torn . . 2 . . (4) Suggest replacement.
Looseness (perceptible
horizontal movement) ... 1 . . (5) Suggest replacement.
Looseness that is
excessive . . . .. B . . (5)(6) Require replacement.
Seized . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Stud bent . . . ... B . . (7) Require replacement.
Stud loose in
taper hole . . . . A . . ... (7) Require repair or
replacement.
Taper hole elongated . A . . (8) Require replacement.
Threads damaged . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) . . . ... A . . (7) Require replacement.
Wear exceeds
manufacturer's
specifications . . .. B . . . Require replacement.

(1) - If greaseable, grease joint. If problem persists or
joint is non-greaseable, require replacement.
(2) - Cracked grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
(3) - Lack of grease boot will allow contaminants to enter
the joint and will accelerate wear.
(4) - Torn grease boot will allow contaminants to enter the
joint and will accelerate wear.
(5) - If manufacturer's procedures for inspection exist, use