Kia Optima: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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Symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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Play in steering |
Loose yoke plug |
Retighten |
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Loose steering gear mounting bolts |
Retighten |
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Loose or worn tie rod end |
Retighten or replace as necessary |
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Steering wheel does not return properly |
Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end |
Replace |
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Yoke plug excessively tight |
Adjust |
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Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly |
Replace |
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Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket and/or worn steeringshaft joint |
Retighten |
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Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet |
Correct or replace |
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Distorted rack |
Replace |
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Damaged pinion bearing |
Replace |
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Twisted or damaged hoses |
Reposition or replace |
Specifications
Specifications
Item
Specification
Type
Motor Driven Power Steering
Steering gear
Type
Rack & Pinion
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Steering wheel
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See also:
Antenna Coil. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the steering column upper
and lower shrouds after loosening the screws (3EA).
...
Removal
Replacing an on/off solenoid valve (SS-A, SS-B) does not require additional
hydraulic pressure adjustment; however, the hydraulic pre ...
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position.
The red mark (2) on the button will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock button ...
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