Replace rack and pinion on 04 kia amanti - Suspension & Steering for Kia Amanti Sedan

SOURCE: what oil does 2005 kia amanti use

Depends on where you live in the country.  In TN where I live most people just use 10W30 all year, but if you live in a colder area you would use 10W30 in the summer and 5W30 in the winter.  Hope this helps.  Thanks for an honest rating.

SOURCE: will be replacing brakes on 04 kia amanti soon.

Yes be careful with the caliper pistons, make sure they do not fall out.
You must push them back into the cylinders in order to put new pads in.
Thats now out of the way, Just be sure to lube up the sliding pins on the calipers. if you are replacing rotors be careful of the brake lines when you remove the caliper and to hang the caliper with a wire hanger or caliper hanger if you have one to not stress the brake lines

SOURCE: Rack and pinion replacement, DIY or not?

Depends. Can't tell without seeing it. Try going to my favorite advisor who will help for free and tell you how much it will most likely cost you... Autozone. There is usually an experienced mechanic working there for just this reason. They may even recommend a good and reasonable repair shop locally who they personally trust. Follow their advice.

SOURCE: replacing my headlight bulb in my kia amanit 2004

1. Open the hood of your KIA Amanti and look behind the headlight that has gone out. Locate the round knob on the back of the headlight.
   
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn and gently remove it from the back of the headlight. Carefully remove the electrical cable within the headlight housing that is attached to the back of the headlight bulb.
   
3. Locate the metal clip that holds the light bulb in place by pushing the clip arm straight in and sliding it down. Remove the bulb from the headlight housing.
   
4. Replace the old headlight bulb with new bulb. Secure it by sliding the metal clip up to hold the bulb in place. Reattach the electrical cable and replace the round knob to the back of the headlight housing.
   
5. Turn on the headlights to verify that they are in working order.
   

SOURCE: 2004 kia sedona front end issues

This is a known problem and has been increasingly noted by sedona owners. Steering shaft becomes corroded making vehicle steer hard. They say due to salt but if you live anywhere it snows you cant avoid it.

Model/Build Years: KIA / SEDONA 2002-2005
Service Bulletin Number : TSB-019 NHTSA Item Number : 10027724 Summary Description : KIA: INCREASED STEERING EFFORT. IN AREAS WHERE HEAVY ROAD SALT USE OCCURS, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT AND NOISE (FROM STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT) FOR SOME SEDONA. *PE