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Steering System - General Information - Hev: Specifications Kia Optima III

Specifications

ItemSpecification
TypeMotor Driven Power Steering
Steering gearTypeRack & Pinion
Rack stroke148mm (5.82in)
Steering angle(Max.)Inner40.05° ± 1.5°
Outer32.95°

Tightening Torques

ItemTightening torque (kgf.m)
NmKgf.mLb-ft
Hub nuts88.3 ~ 107.99.0 ~ 11.065.1 ~ 79.6
Steering wheel lock nut39.2 ~ 49.04.0 ~ 5.028.9 ~ 36.2
Steering column mounting bolt and nut12.7 ~ 17.71.3 ~ 1.89.4 ~ 13.0
Universal joint to pinion of steering gear29.4 ~ 34.33.0 ~ 3.521.7 ~ 25.7
Tie rod end castle nut34.3 ~ 44.13.5 ~ 4.525.7 ~ 32.5
Lower arm ball joint bolt and nut98.1 ~ 117.710.0 ~ 12.072.3 ~ 86.8
Steering gear box mounting bolts88.3 ~ 107.99.0 ~ 11.065.1 ~ 79.6
Stabilizer link nut98.1 ~ 117.710.0 ~ 12.072.3 ~ 86.8
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts156.9 ~ 176.516.0 ~ 18.0115.7 ~ 130.2
Roll rod mounting bolt &Nut 107.9 ~127.5 11.0 ~13.079.6 ~ 94.0