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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Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Remove the resonator and the air intake hose (Refer to “Intake And Exhau ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the driver airbag module. (Refer to the RT group) 3. Remove the steering wheel. (Refe ...

Removal
1. Remove the radiator grill upper cover.(Refer to the BD group - "Front bumper") 2. Remove the mounting nut and disconnect the horn connector (B), then ...

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