Kia Optima Hybrid: Steering System / Specifications
| Specifications |
| Item | Specification | |
| Type | Motor Driven Power Steering | |
| Steering gear | Type | Rack & Pinion |
| Rack stroke | 148mm (5.82in) | |
| Steering angle(Max.) | Inner | 40.05° ± 1.5° |
| Outer | 32.95° | |
| Item | Tightening torque (kgf.m) | ||
| Nm | kgf.m | lb-ft | |
| Hub nuts | 88.3 ~ 107.9 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.1 ~ 79.6 |
| Steering wheel lock nut | 39.2 ~ 49.0 | 4.0 ~ 5.0 | 28.9 ~ 36.2 |
| Steering column mounting bolt and nut | 12.7 ~ 17.7 | 1.3 ~ 1.8 | 9.4 ~ 13.0 |
| Universal joint to pinion of steering gear | 29.4 ~ 34.3 | 3.0 ~ 3.5 | 21.7 ~ 25.7 |
| Tie rod end castle nut | 34.3 ~ 44.1 | 3.5 ~ 4.5 | 25.7 ~ 32.5 |
| Lower arm ball joint bolt and nut | 98.1 ~ 117.7 | 10.0 ~ 12.0 | 72.3 ~ 86.8 |
| Steering gear box mounting bolts | 88.3 ~ 107.9 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.1 ~ 79.6 |
| Stabilizer link nut | 98.1 ~ 117.7 | 10.0 ~ 12.0 | 72.3 ~ 86.8 |
| Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts | 156.9 ~ 176.5 | 16.0 ~ 18.0 | 115.7 ~ 130.2 |
| Roll rod mounting bolt & nut | 107.9 ~ 127.5 | 11.0 ~13.0 | 79.6 ~ 94.0 |
High Voltage Shut-off Procedures
High Voltage Shut-off Procedures Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow ...
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: Steering Column and Shaft Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds. 2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. 3. Push the pin (A) and then disconnect the airbag module from the steering wheel. 4. Disconnect the airbag module ...
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: AVN Head Unit Repair procedures
Removal AVN Head Unit • Take care not to scratch the center fascia panel and related parts. • Eject all the disc before removing the AVN head unit to prevent damaging the CD player''s load mechanism. 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Using a screwdriver or remover, ...