Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Steering

Troubleshooting

In this manual: Steering
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
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Troubleshooting

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
Steering wheel play Loose Clamp Cap Tighten
Steering Gear Mounting Bolts Loose Tighten
Loose or worn tie rod end Tighten or replace as necessary
Steering Wheel Does Not Return Properly Excessive Tie Rod End Turning Resistance Replace
Clamp Bolt Overtightened Adjust
The tie rod and/or ball joint does not swivel smoothly Replace
Loose transaxle mounting bracket and/or worn steering shaft joint Tighten
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body bushing Repair or replace
Deformed strut Replace
Damaged Gear Bearing Replace
Kinked or Damaged Hoses Reposition or Replace

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.