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:
Components and Components Location
Components Location
[Vehicle Components]
1. Automatic transaxle
2. Transaxle control module (TCM)
3. Shift lever
4. DLC
[Transaxle Components]
...
Schedule 1 - Severe Maintenance
I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change. ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the rear seat.(Refer
to the BD group - "Rear seat")
3.
Remove the package tray ...
Disassembly
Restraint