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Kia Optima: Troubleshooting - General Information - Steering System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom
 Probable cause
 Remedy
Play in steering
 Loose yoke plug
 Retighten
Loose steering gear mounting bolts
 Retighten
Loose or worn tie rod end
 Retighten or replace as necessary
Steering wheel does not return properly
 Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end
 Replace
Yoke plug excessively tight
 Adjust
Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly
 Replace
Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket and/or worn steeringshaft joint
 Retighten
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet
 Correct or replace
Distorted rack
 Replace
Damaged pinion bearing
 Replace
Twisted or damaged hoses
 Reposition or replace


Specifications
Specifications Item Specification Type Motor Driven Power Steering Steering gear Type Rack & Pinion ...

Steering wheel
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Replacement
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Necessary Inspections
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