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 ...
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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Specifications
Specifications IMS Electrical System ItemSpecificationRating voltageDC 12VOperating voltageDC 9V ~ 16VOperating temperature-22°F ~ 176°F (-30°C ~ +80°C)Maintaining temperature-40°F ~ 185°F (-40°C ~ +85°C)Max, humid95%Consumption currentMAX 700mADark currentBelow 2mA Motor Electrical System ItemSpecificationRating ...
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Windshield Wiper-Washer Switch Repair procedures
Inspection Check for continuity between the terminals while operating the wiper and washer switch. If it is not normal condition, replace wiper and wiper switch.Wiper Switch Washer Switch Removal 1. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds after removing 3 screws. 2. Remove the wiper switch ...