Kia Optima: TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
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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
Steering wheelClimate control seat (if equipped)
The climate control seat is provided to cool or warm the seat during hot or cold
weather by blowing air through small vent holes on the surface of the seat and seatback.
While the engine is runn ...
Components and Components Location
Components Location
1. Automatic transaxle
2. Valve body assembly
3. Oil pump assembly
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Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the oil temperature
sensor connector.
3.
Measure resistance between sensor
signal terminal and sensor g ...