Kia pride 1997 - Steering Linkage; Body Lubrication

MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL, OTHER LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
Checking Manual Transxle Changing Manual Transaxle
Oil Level Ou STEERING LINKAGE
Oil level gauge (driven gear) If the vehicle is used in very dusty or.
sandy areas, have this inspection done
frequently. The steering linkage should be
inspected at each service for proper oper-
ation.
F (Full) BODY LUBRICATION
L (Low) All moving parts of the vehicle body, such
as door and bonnet hinges, locks, etc.
should be lubricated each time the engine
oil is changed Use an anti-freeze lubrica-
tion on locks during cold weather.
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1. Remove the speedometer cable and 14. Remove the speedometer cable and CAUTION
driven gear from the transaxle case. Driven gear from the transaxle case. The steering system in your car are
2. Wipe the driven gear clean and rein- 2. Remove the drain plug at bottom of _ filled at the factory with high-quality,
sert it. the transaxle case. long-lasting lubricants or fluid that do
3. Pull it out again. The oil level should 3. After the oil has drained completely, not require periodic draining or refilling
be between the "L" and "F" on the install and retighten the drain plug. except under severe duty conditions.
gauge as in the illustration. 4. Add lubricant through the speedome- However, when refilling or adding is
ter driven gear hole until it reaches the required, it should be with the proper
specified level. lubricant or fluid meeting Kia technical
5. Reinstall the speedometer cable and __ specifications. See the Maintenance
driven gear in the transaxle case. Schedule for instructions on maintain-
ing proper fluid levels.
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