Kia Optima DL3 Quiz

Steering

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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
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3/5difficulty
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Service Data

Service Data

Item Specification
Type Electric Power Steering System
Steering Gear Type Rack and Pinion
Rack Stroke 156 ± 1 mm (6.14 ± 0.0039 in.)
Steering Angle (Max.) Inner 39,7° + 0,5/-1,5
Outer 33,9°

Tightening Torque

Tightening Torque

Item N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Wheel Hub Nut 107,9 - 127,5 11,0 - 13,0 79,6 - 94,0
Universal Joint to Steering Column Assembly 49,0 - 58,8 5,0–6,0 36,2 - 43,4
Steering Column Nuts 25,0 - 29,4 2,5 - 3,0 14,5 - 21,7
Steering Column Mounting Bolt 53,9 - 58,8 5,5 - 6,0 39,8 - 43,4
Front Axle Tie Rod End 98,1 - 117,7 10,0 - 12,0 72,3 - 86,8
Tie Rod End Nut 49,0 - 53,9 5,0 - 5,5 36,2 - 39,8
Lower Arm Ball Joint Bolts 98,1 - 117,7 10,0 - 12,0 72,3 - 86,8
Steering Gear Box Mounting Bolts 107,9 - 127,5 11,0 - 13,0 79,6 - 94,0
Universal Joint to Steering Gear Pinion 49,0 - 58,8 5,0–6,0 36,2 - 43,4
Steering Wheel Bolt 39,2 - 49,0 4,0–5,0 28,9 - 36,2

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools

Tool Name/Number Illustration Description
Ball Joint Remover
09568-2J100
Used to remove the ball joint.
Lower Arm Ball Joint Remover
0K545-A9100
Used to remove the ball joint of the front lower arm.

Troubleshooting

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 Operation Not Smooth (Insufficient Power Assist) Drive Belt Slipping Readjust
Damaged Drive Belt Replace
Low Fluid Level Refill
Air in Fluid Bleed Air
Kinked or Damaged Hoses Correct Routing or Replace
Insufficient Oil Pump Pressure Repair or Replace Oil Pump
Flow Control Valve Replace
Excessive Internal Oil Pump Leakage Replace Damaged Parts
Excessive Oil Leakage from Rack and Pinion Gear Housing Replace Damaged Parts
Deformed or Damaged Gear Housing or Valve Body Seals Replace
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 Gear Box Mounting Bracket Bolts 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
Damaged Oil Pressure Control Valve Replace
Damaged Oil Pump Input Shaft Bearing Replace
Noise Whine noise from the steering gear
All power steering system components may produce a whining noise. One of the most common whine noises occurs when the steering wheel is turned while the vehicle is not moving. This noise will be most noticeable when turning the steering wheel with the brakes applied. There is no relation between this noise and steering performance. Do not replace the valve if no whine noise is heard. The noise becomes extreme. A replaced valve will also produce a slight noise. Replacement is not always the solution for this condition.
Knocking or clunking in rack and pinion Hose contact with vehicle body Move
Loose transaxle bracket Tighten
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint Tighten
Worn tie rod end and/or ball joint Replace
Noise from oil pump Low Fluid Level Refill
Air in Fluid Bleed Air
Loose pump mounting bolts Tighten

Repair Procedures

Service Adjustment Procedure

Steering Wheel Play Inspection

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

  2. Mark the center of the steering wheel.

  3. 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

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

Stationary Steering Effort Inspection

  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

  2. Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the engine idling, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin to rotate.

    Standard value: 29.4 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6 lbf) MAX.

  3. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, inspect the steering gear box.

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