Kia Rio: Troubleshooting| Trouble Symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
| Vehicle pulls to one side |
Scoring of driveshaft ball joint |
Replace |
| Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing |
Replace |
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| Defective front suspension and steering |
Adjustment or Replace |
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| Vibration |
Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft |
Replace |
| Driveshaft rattle and hub serration |
Replace |
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| Wear, rattle or scratching of wheel bearing |
Replace |
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| Shimmy |
Defective wheel balance |
Adjustment or Replace |
| Defective front suspension and steering |
Adjustment or Replace |
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| Excessive noise |
Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft |
Replace |
| Rattle of driveshaft and worn hub splines |
Replace |
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| Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing |
Replace |
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| Loose hub nut |
Adjustment or Replace |
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| Defective front suspension and steering |
Adjustment or Replace |
Special Service ToolsTJ Joint Components
[LH]
1. BJ assembly
2. BJ circlip
3. BJ boot band
4. BJ boot
5. Shaft
6. TJ boot band
7. TJ boot
8. Spider assembly
9. Snap ring
10. TJ c ...
Inspection
1.
Check the bushing for wear.
2.
Check the brake pedal for bending or twisting.
3.
Check the brake pedal retur ...
Inspection
Manual Transaxle Oil Inspection
1.
Park the vehicle on a level ground and stop the engine.
2.
Retighten the oil filler plug (A ...