Kia Optima Hybrid: Steering System / Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
IIIustration
Description
Lower arm ball joint remover
0K545-A9100

Removal of front lower arm from front axle

Personal Protective Equipment
Name
Illustration
Description
Insulation glove

Used when inspecting or working on the high voltage components
[Insulation performance : 1000V / 300A or above]
Insulation shoes

Used when inspecting or working on the high voltage components
Insulation clothes

Insulation helmet

Safety glasses

Used in the case below
• During Removal & installation or inspection of the high voltage battery terminals or wiring, which spark might happen.
• During working on the high voltage battery pack assembly.
Face shield

Insulation mat

Putting the removed high voltage components on the insulation mat to prevent safety accidents.
Insulation sheet

Covering the high voltage components with insulation sheet to prevent people who don’t wear the personal protective equipment from safety accidents.

Specifications

Specifications ItemSpecificationTypeMotor Driven Power SteeringSteering gearTypeRack & PinionRack stroke148mm (5.82in)Steering angle(Max.)Inner40.05° ± 1.5°Outer32.95° Tightening Torques ItemTightening ...

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting SymptomProbable causeRemedyPlay in steeringLoose yoke plugRetightenLoose steering gear mounting boltsRetightenLoose or worn tie rod endRetighten or replace as necessarySteering wheel does ...

Other information:

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Special Service Tools


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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Rain Sensor Description and Operation


Description The Rain sensing windshield wiper system is a wiper system that, in addition to providing normal wiper functions off, mist, manual low speed, manual high speed, and wash, provides automatic control of automatic intermittent automatic low, and automatic high speeds. When the ignition key is ...

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