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03 Kia Rio Cinco Front End Steering problems….Need Advice PLEASE!!!!!
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mkinder
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Feb 1, 2008, 5:34 PM
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03 Kia Rio Cinco Front End Steering problems….Need Advice PLEASE!!!!!
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I have a 2003 Kia Rio Cinco with Front End Steering Problems ….. I need Advice for repairs PLEASE!!!!!
PROBLEM: While driving 40- 60 mph the car will suddenly PULL/ JUMP/JERK to the right (very dangerous). This is a sporadic occurrence, usually while taking a left hand curve in the road or while braking in a curve. It appears that the problem is in the right front end/wheel area. Also recently I was hearing a grinding/rubbing noise when I turned the steering wheel front that same right front wheel. The car steers/rides smoothly while driving straight making it appear that the alignment is okay.
Currently I have my car at a local (recently certified) Kia Dealership/Mechanics. They have replaced both tie rod ends, both ball joints, with a new front & rear end alignment. Cost $950.00 for labor/parts. STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. They’re checking with their Technical support people!?!?! Hope this all makes sense.
PLEASE ANY ADVICE WELCOME!!!!
Thanks in advance
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Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 2, 2008, 9:14 AM
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Re: 03 Kia Rio Cinco Front End Steering problems….Need Advice PLEASE!!!!!
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Hmmm! Not mentioned on the repair list is the brake and caliper for that side, wheel bearing, and the condition of the CV joints in the half shaft - all of above could act up with steering, braking and also might behave just going straight ahead?? Except for the wheel bearing(s) those wouldn't show up with a routine alignment either but wheel bearings could be tight enough and bad for an aligment.
This is scary - the shop has missed all this??
T
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