Kia Optima: Inspection
| 1. |
Rack bar
| A. |
Check the rack gear for
damage. |
| B. |
Check the rack bar for
bend and deformation. |

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| 2. |
Pinion assembly
| A. |
Check the pinion gear
for damage |
| B. |
Check the oil seal for
damage. |

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| 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:
Changing the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom center front of the transaxle pan.
3. After the oil has drained, completely install a new washer on the plug ...
Installation
1.
Install the brake pedal assembly
in dash panel.
2.
Pre-tighten the bracket fixing
bolt(B) in dash panel.
3.
Install the brake boost ...
Circuit Diagram (1)
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