Kia Optima Hybrid: Electric Power Steering / Steering Gear box Components and Components Location
| Components |
| 1. Tie rod end 2. Lock nut 3. Bellows 4. Bellows band 5. Tie rod | 6. Rack bar 7. Dust packing 8. Dust cap 9. Oil seal 10. Pinion plug | 11. Pinion assembly 12. Yoke plug 13. Yoke spring 14. Support yoke assembly 15. Rack housing |
Steering Column and Shaft Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds. 2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. 3. Push the pin ...
Steering Gear box Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the front wheel & tire. Tightening torque : 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front ...
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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: High Voltage Shut-off Procedures
High Voltage Shut-off Procedures Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries. • High voltage components: ...
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: General Information
General 1. Basically, all measurements in this manual are taken with a tracking gauge. 2. When a measuring tape is used, check to be sure there is no elongation, twisting or bending. 3. For measuring dimensions, both projected dimension and actual-measurement dimension are used in this manual. Measurement ...