Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Steering

Steering Gear Box

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General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
35steps
~215min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
02040608010058.843N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Steering Gear Box
2. Tie Rod End ST		 3. Dust Cap

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Align the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight ahead. Remove the front wheel and tire.

  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  3. Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the universal joint (B).

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–59 N·m

  4. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to Tires/Wheels — "Wheel")

  5. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

  6. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the steering knuckle using SST (09568-2J100).

    1. Remove the cotter pin (C).

    2. Remove the castle nut (B) and washer (A).

      Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the steering knuckle using SST (09568-2J100).

  7. Loosen the lower arm mounting nut (A).

    1. Remove the stop pin (A).

    2. Remove the lower arm mounting nut (B) and washer (C).

      Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

  8. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the steering knuckle using SST (0K545-A9100).

    1. After removing the bolts from the front steering knuckle, install and tighten the body bolt (A) at the bottom.

    2. Insert the auxiliary body (B) between the front knuckle and the auxiliary body bolt.

    3. Tighten the auxiliary body bolt (C) to increase the clearance of the front joint.

    4. Install the safety wire and the main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.

    5. After installing the body (A), turn the handle (B) clockwise to secure it to the lower arm with the clamp.

    6. Slowly tighten the main body bolt (A) and separate the lower arm from the front joint.

  9. Remove the engine room cover.

    G 2.0 NU MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Compartment Cover")

    G 2.5 GDI THETA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Compartment Cover")

  10. Separate the roller link bracket (C) after loosening the bolts (A) and (B).

    Tightening torque:

    (A): 107,8–127 N·m

    (B): 49,0–64 N·m

  11. Remove the heat shield (A).

  12. Remove the muffler rubber mount (A).

  13. Remove the clip (A).

  14. Remove the subframe.

    1. Loosen the front subframe stopper bolts (A).

      Tightening Torque: 44.1–59 N·m

      [LH]

      [RH]

    2. Loosen the rear subframe stopper bolts (A).

      Tightening Torque: 44.1–59 N·m

      [LH]

      [RH]

    3. Support the subframe securely with a jack (A).

    4. Loosen the mounting nut and remove the front subframe mount (A).

      Tightening torque: 176.6–196 N·m

      [LH]

      [RH]

    5. Loosen the mounting nut and remove the rear subframe mount (A).

      Tightening torque: 176.6–196 N·m

      [LH]

      [RH]

    6. Slowly lower the jack to remove the subframe.

  15. Remove the steering gear heat shield (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 8.0–12 N·m

  16. Remove the steering gear (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 107.8–127 N·m

Replacement

[Interchangeable Parts]

Tie Rod End

  1. Loosen the tie rod end lock nut (A).

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–54 N·m

  2. Remove the tie rod end (A) by turning it counterclockwise.

  3. Replace the tie rod end with a new one.

  4. Check the alignment.

    (See Suspension System - Alignment)

Boots

  1. Remove the tie rod end.

    (Refer to Replacement — "Tie Rod End")

  2. Remove the tie rod end lock nut (A).

  3. Remove the boot clamp (A).

  4. Remove the boot band (A).

  5. Remove the boot (A) in the direction of the arrow.

  6. Replace the boot with a new one.

  7. Check the alignment.

    (See Suspension System - Alignment)

Dust Cover

  1. Remove the dust cap cover (A).

  2. Remove the dust cap (A).

  3. Replace the tie rod end with a new one.

  4. Check the alignment.

    (See Suspension System - Alignment)

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  2. Perform "EPS Type Recognition" using the KDS.

    (Refer to MDPS System - "Diagnosis by KDS")

  3. Perform "SAS Calibration" using the KDS.

    (Refer to MDPS System - "Diagnosis by KDS")

  4. Check the alignment.

    (See Suspension System - Alignment)

Test yourself

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