Kia Optima: Steering Gear box. Repair procedures

Steering Gear box. Components and Components Location

Components 1. Tie rod end 2. Lock nut 3. Bellows 4. Bellows band 5. Tie rod 6. Rack bar 7. Dust packing 8. Dust cap 9. Oil seal 10. Pinion plug ...

Replacement

1. Remove the front wheel & tire. Tightening torque : 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) ...

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Removal and Installation
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, e ...

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Compression Test
Compression Pressure Inspection     If the there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel economy, measure the compression pressure.   & ...