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: Front Hub / Knuckle Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub. Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft) Be careful not to damage to the wheel nuts when ...
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Multimedia Jack Repair procedures
Removal 1. Remove the shift lever knob. (Refer to the BD group - "Console") 2. Remove the console upper cover (A). 3. Disconnect the connector from the console upper cover. 4. Remove the multimedia jack (B) from the console under cover after releasing the fixed hooks (A). Installation 1. Install the ...