Kia Optima Hybrid: Steering System / 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 |
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools Tool Name / NumberIIIustrationDescriptionLower arm ball joint remover0K545-A9100Removal of front lower arm from front axle Personal Protective Equipment NameIllustrationDescriptionInsulation ...
Other information:
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Filler-Neck Assembly Repair procedures
Removal 1. Lift the vehicle. 2. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A). 3. Disconnect the ventilation hose (B) from the fuel tank air filter. 4. Open the fuel filler door and then remove the filler-neck installation screw (A). 5. Remove the rear-LH wheel, tire, and the inner wheel house. 6. Remove the filler-neck ...
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Compass Mirror Repair procedures
Calibration Procedure If the compass has been calibrated or set to variance zone number incorrectly, or you are driving in specific places (tunnel, parking lot in building, underground parking lot, near transformer substation, etc.), the below conditions may occur. • The display read "C". • The compass ...