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:
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). Description and Operation
Description
The EPB is an electronic parking brake.
The EPB is different from existing parking systems which operated with the brake
pedal or the lever type. The EPB system sends the signal to th ...
Removal
The rain sensor may not operate properly if contaminated. Protect the rain
sensor surface by not removing the cover until installatio ...
Removal
1.
Loosen the windshield wiper arm
nut (B) after removing a wiper cap (A).
2.
Remove the windshield wiper arm
and blade (A).
3.
If nec ...
Disassembly
Restraint