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:
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the lever upward and release it with the
lever in the OFF position. The wipers will operate conti ...
Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line
Whenever the high pressure fuel pump, fuel pipe,
delivery pipe, or injector is removed immediately after shutting off
the engine, an ...
Tightening Torque
Items
N.m
Kgf.m
lb-ft
Front and rear doors
Door hinge to body
34.3 ~ 41.2
3.5 ~ 4.2
25.3 ~ 30.4 ...