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: Balance Shaft & Oil Pump Repair procedures
Removal Balance Shaft Module (BSM) Chain System 1. Remove the timing chain. (Refer to Timing system in this group) 2. Install a stopper pin (A) after compressing the balance shaft chain tensioner. 3. Remove the balance shaft chain hydraulic tensioner (B). 4. Remove the balance shaft chain tensioner arm ...
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Virtual Engine Sound Speaker Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front wheel guard. (Refer to the BD group - "Front bumper") 3. Remove the VESS speaker (A) after removing the bolts and connector. Installation 1. Install the VESS speaker and connector. 2. Install the front wheel guard. ...