2009 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 2009 Kia Optima come from 6 brands — KIA, APWI, ULTRA-POWER and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is APWI KA2003.

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 2009 Kia Optima, from LUBEGARD, EDELMANN, IDEMITSU and 2 other brands. EDELMANN 70694 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 70694, IDEMITSU 30040106972 and LUBEGARD 23201, among others listed 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

2 Power Steering Pressure Hose parts are listed for the 2009 Kia Optima, from EDELMANN and SUNSONG.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 92627 and SUNSONG 3404147.

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

6 Power Steering Pump parts are listed for the 2009 Kia Optima, from CARDONE, AISIN, LARES and 2 other brands. AISIN SPK020 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the New grade, AISIN, LARES and CARDONE supply 3 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is AISIN SPK020.

In the Remanufactured grade, CARDONE, MAVAL and TERREPOWER supply 3 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is CARDONE 21173.

This group includes AISIN SPK020, LARES 13798 and CARDONE 96173 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering reservoirs. Read more

6 Power Steering Reservoir parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 6 brands — AAE, ULTRA-POWER, CARDONE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is AAE RES0093.

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

2 Power Steering Reservoir (Suction) Hose parts are listed for the 2009 Kia Optima, from EDELMANN and SUNSONG.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 81607 and SUNSONG 3404596.

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

8 Power Steering Return Hose parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 3 brands — SUNSONG, EDELMANN and OMEGA. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 81525.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 81525, SUNSONG 3404585 and EDELMANN 92996, 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

4 Rack and Pinion parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — AAE, HL MANDO, TERREPOWER and 1 other brand.

The New section: 2 options from AAE and HL MANDO. AAE 3789N is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section: 1 option from TERREPOWER. TERREPOWER 3130226 is listed in this group.

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

Part numbers include AAE 3789N, HL MANDO 14A1106 and TERREPOWER 3130226, among others listed 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 2009 Kia Optima, from BECK/ARNLEY and DELPHI.

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

30 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 2009 Kia Optima, from MEVOTECH, DELPHI, DORMAN and 11 other brands. MEVOTECH MS90704 carries the "Popular" badge. Daily Driver and Economy are all represented, and Daily Driver alone accounts for 18 parts.