Kia Optima: Specifications
Specifications
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Item |
Specification |
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Type |
Motor Driven Power Steering |
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Steering gear |
Type |
Rack & Pinion |
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Rack stroke |
148mm(5.8268) |
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Steering angle(Max.) |
Inner |
40.04° ± 1.5° |
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Outer |
32.96° |
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Tightening Torques
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Item |
Tightening torque (kgf.m) |
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Nm |
kgf.m |
lb-ft |
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Hub nuts |
88.3 ~ 107.9 |
9.0 ~ 11.0 |
65.1 ~ 79.6 |
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Steering wheel lock nut |
39.2 ~ 49.0 |
4.0 ~ 5.0 |
28.9 ~ 36.2 |
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Steering column mounting bolt and nut |
12.7 ~ 17.7 |
1.3 ~ 1.8 |
9.4 ~ 13.0 |
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Universal joint to pinion of steering gear |
29.4 ~ 34.3 |
3.0 ~ 3.5 |
21.7 ~ 25.7 |
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Tie rod end castle nut |
34.3 ~ 44.1 |
3.5 ~ 4.5 |
25.7 ~ 32.5 |
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Lower arm ball joint bolt and nut |
98.1 ~ 117.7 |
10.0 ~ 12.0 |
72.3 ~ 86.8 |
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Steering gear box mounting bolts |
88.3 ~ 107.9 |
9.0 ~ 11.0 |
65.1 ~ 79.6 |
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Stabilizer link nut |
98.1 ~ 117.7 |
10.0 ~ 12.0 |
72.3 ~ 86.8 |
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Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts |
176.5~ 196.1 |
18.0 ~ 20.0 |
130.2 ~ 144.7 |
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Roll rod mounting bolt & nut |
107.9 ~ 127.5 |
11.0 ~13.0 |
79.6 ~ 94.0 |
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Play in steering
Loose yoke plug
Retighten
Loose steering gear ...
See also:
Chart 5
...
Welcome light (if equipped)
When all the doors (and trunk) are locked and closed, the room lamp will come
on for about 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.
Without smart key system
- When the door unlock butto ...
Inspection
1.
Check the hub for cracks and
the splines for wear.
2.
Check the brake disc for scoring
and damage.
3.
Check the rear axle carrier for
cracks.
...
Categories
Kia Optima Manuals
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