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General (Steering System): Specifications Kia Optima II

SPECIFICATIONS

ItemsSpecifications
Steering column/shaftTilt, Telescopic
Steering gearTypeRack & pinion
Rack stroke140 mm (5.51 in)
Steering angleInner39.52°
Outer32.17°
Power steering pumpTypeVane
Relief pressure90 kgf/cm 2 (1280 psi)
Discharge9.6 cc/rev
Power steering fluidPSF-4

STEERING SPECIFICATIONS

TIGHTENING TORQUE

ItemsN.mKgf.mLb-ft
Hub nut90-1109.0 - 11.065-80
Steering wheel lock nut40-504.0-5.029-36
Steering column mounting bolts and nut13-181.3-1.89.4-13.0
Bolt connecting steering column to universal joint18-281.8-2.513-18
Bolt connecting universal joint to steering gear30-353.0-3.522-25
Steering gear box to sub-frame bolts60-806.0-8.043-58
Power steering pump mounting bolts2.4L17-261.7-2.612-19
2.7L35-503.5-5.025-36
Pressure tube to oil pump eye bolt55-655.5-6.540-47
Pressure tube to valve body housing nut12-181.2-1.89-13
Stabilizer link to front strut assembly nut100-12010.0-12.072-87
Front roll stopper bolt and nut50-655.0-6.540-47
Rear roll stopper bolt and nut50-655.0-6.540-47
Sub-frame to body bolts and nuts160-18016.0-18.0116-130
Tie rod end castle nut24-342.4-3.417-25
Front lower arm ball joint assembly bolts100-12010.0-12.072-87
Heat protector bolts7-110.7-1.15-8

STEERING TIGHTENING TORQUE