Steering Shaft: Inspection

Check for following and replace assembly if necessary.
1. STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
  
  Column bushing wear.
2. INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
  
  Excessive play in universal joint, abnormal noise, or sticking.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Intermediate Shaft
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
3. STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY
  
  Verify that cable connector cannot be moved when key is in LOCK position, but that it will move freely with key in any other position.
  
  Fig 2: Inspecting Steering Lock Assembly
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.