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:
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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Fuel Requirements
Your new Kia vehicle must use only unleaded fuel having an octane rating of at
least 87.
Your new Kia is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as
well as minimize exhaust emi ...
Power Antenna
The antenna will automatically be extended when the radio power switch is turned
“ON” while the ignition key is either in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The antenna
will automatically be retracted ...
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