2007 Kia Optima Steering Parts

This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints. Read more

10 Knuckle parts for the 2007 Kia Optima come from 6 brands — KIA, APWI, ULTRA-POWER and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is APWI KA2003. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 2.7L V6.

In the Daily Driver grade, KIA supplies 2 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is KIA 517152G101.

The Economy section lists 8 options from APWI, ULTRA-POWER, SKP and 2 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. APWI KA2003 is listed in this group.

This table covers the fluids specified for this steering system. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable. Read more

8 Power Steering Fluid parts are listed for the 2007 Kia Optima, from LUBEGARD, EDELMANN, IDEMITSU and 2 other brands. EDELMANN 70694 carries the "Popular" badge. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes EDELMANN 70694, IDEMITSU 30040106972 and PRESTONE AS269Y and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering Pressure hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

8 Power Steering Pressure Hose parts are listed for the 2007 Kia Optima, from EDELMANN, SUNSONG, AUTO 7 and 2 other brands. EDELMANN 92622 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 92622, AUTO 7 8310021 and EDELMANN 92622E, among others listed above.

This table covers the Power Steering pressure sensors. Typical signs include a check-engine light for MAP or fuel-rail pressure, or a limp mode under load. A vacuum leak or a clogged reference line will fake a bad pressure sensor. Read more

2 Power Steering Pressure Sensor parts for the 2007 Kia Optima come from ROSTRA.

Listed part numbers: ROSTRA 501434 and ROSTRA 501539.

This table covers the Power Steering pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

17 Power Steering Pump parts are listed for the 2007 Kia Optima, from CARDONE, AAE, AISIN and 4 other brands. AISIN SPK013 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the New grade, AAE, AISIN, HL MANDO and 2 other brands supply 11 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is AISIN SPK013.

In the Remanufactured grade, CARDONE, MAVAL and TERREPOWER supply 6 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is CARDONE 21148.

This table covers the Power Steering reservoirs. Read more

6 Power Steering Reservoir parts for the 2007 Kia Optima come from 6 brands — AAE, ULTRA-POWER, CARDONE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is AAE RES0093. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 2.7L V6.

This group includes AAE RES0093, ULTRA-POWER 603695 and CARDONE 3R308 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering Reservoir (Suction) hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

4 Power Steering Reservoir (Suction) Hose parts are listed for the 2007 Kia Optima, from EDELMANN and SUNSONG.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 81606, EDELMANN 81607 and SUNSONG 3404587, among others listed above.

This table covers the Power Steering Return hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

7 Power Steering Return Hose parts for the 2007 Kia Optima come from 2 brands — SUNSONG and EDELMANN. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 92807. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 2.7L V6.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 92807, SUNSONG 3404585 and EDELMANN 92995, among others listed above.

This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak. Read more

7 Rack and Pinion parts for the 2007 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — HL MANDO, AAE, TERREPOWER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HL MANDO 14A1105. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

The New section: 4 options from HL MANDO and AAE. HL MANDO 14A1105 is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section: 2 options from TERREPOWER. TERREPOWER 3130227 is listed in this group.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes HL MANDO 14A1105, AAE 3790N and AAE 3789N and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack. Read more

2 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts are listed for the 2007 Kia Optima, from BECK/ARNLEY and DELPHI. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2007 Optima.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 1033143 and DELPHI TBR4280.

This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment. Read more

31 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 2007 Kia Optima, from MEVOTECH, DELPHI, DORMAN and 11 other brands. MEVOTECH MS90704 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Daily Driver and Economy, with Daily Driver the largest group at 19 parts from MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 6 other brands.