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:
Yaw-rate and Lateral G Sensor. Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and
disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the floor console. (Refer
to the Body group - Console)
3.
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Specifications
Fuel Delivery System
Items
Specification
Fuel Tank
Capacity
70 lit. (18.5 U.S.gal., 74.0 U.S.qt., 61.6 Imp.qt.)
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Inspection
Connecting Rod
1.
Check the connecting rod end
play.Using a feeler gauge, measure the end play while moving the connecting
rod back and forth.
End play :Standard : 0.10~ ...