Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Maintenance

Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots

In this manual: Maintenance
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
3steps
~18min
2/5difficulty
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

Steering Wheel Play Inspection

  1. Turn the steering wheel so the front wheels face straight ahead.

  2. Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.

    Standard value: 0–30 mm (0–1.1811 in.) or less

  3. If the play exceeds the specified value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkage.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima DL3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.