Kia Optima Hybrid: Steering System / Troubleshooting
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual / 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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