Kia Optima: Inspection - Steering Gear box. Repair procedures - Electric Power Steering - Steering System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia 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.
Disassembly
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 ...

Restraint
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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 ...

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