Kia Optima: Disassembly
| 1. | Remove the dust packing & cap
(A) from the pinion housing.
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| 2. | Loosen the lock nut and then
remove the tie rod end (B) and lock nut (A) from the tie rod.
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| 3. | Remove the bellows clip (A) and
band (B) and then pull the bellows (C) away from the end of the tie rod.
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| 4. | Remove the tie rod (B) from the
rack bar (A) by unscrewing the tie rod inner ball joint.
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| 5. | Remove the plug (A) from the
pinion housing.
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| 6. | Remove the oil seal (B) from
the plug (A).
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| 7. | Remove the yoke plug (A) and
spring (B) and then pull out the support yoke (C).
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| 8. | Remove the O-ring (B) from the
support yoke assembly (A).
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| 9. | Pull the pinion assembly (A)
out of the pinion housing.
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| 10. | Pull the rack bar (A) out of
the rack housing.
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| 11. | Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly. |
Replacement
1.
Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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Inspection
1.
Rack bar
A.
Check the rack gear for
damage.
B.
Check the rack bar for
bend and deformation.
2.
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See also:
Engine compartment
2.4L Engine
2.0L Engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake/clutch* fluid
reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Positive battery terminal 7. Negative
battery term ...
Refrigerant line. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration
system.
2.
Replace faulty tube or hose.
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Inspection
1.
Check the driveshaft boots for
damage and deterioration.
2.
Check the driveshaft spline for
wear or damage.
3.
Check that there is no water
or ...
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