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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Repair procedures
Inspection
[System Inspection]
1.
Disconnect the vapor hose from the throttle body
and connect a vacuum pump to the nipple on the throttle body.
2.
Chec ...
Auto Light Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection
Lighting Switch InspectionWith the multi function switch in each position, make
sure that continuity exists between the terminals below. If continuity is not as
specified, replace the ...
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