Kia Optima: Inspection
| 1. |
Rack bar
| A. |
Check the rack gear for
damage. |
| B. |
Check the rack bar for
bend and deformation. |
|
| 2. |
Pinion assembly
| A. |
Check the pinion gear
for damage |
| B. |
Check the oil seal for
damage. |
|
| 3. |
Check the inside of rack housing
for damage. |
| 4. |
Check the bellows for being torn. |
1.
Remove the dust packing & cap
(A) from the pinion housing.
2.
Loosen the lock nut and then
remove the tie rod end (B) and lock nut (A) from the tie rod ...
See also:
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may r ...
To fasten the front lap/shoulder belt
1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.
2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out from the retractor.
3. Insert the tongue plate into the open end of the buckle until an audible “click”
is heard, ...
Removal
1.
Loosen the drain plug, and drain
the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
2.
Disconnect the oil cooler coolant
hoses (A).
3.
...
Disassembly
Restraint