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]
...
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Using the screwdriver, remove
the side cover (A).
3.
Loosen the mounting screw and
the ...
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate
the priority of the like cause of the problem. Check each par ...