2009 Kia Optima Suspension Parts

This table covers the cam bolts and plates used to set camber at the knuckle. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts. Read more

14 Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 8 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, ACDELCO and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG K90474.

In the Daily Driver grade, MOOG, ACDELCO, DELPHI and 1 other brand supply 8 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is MOOG K90474.

The Economy section lists 6 options from SKP, DORMAN, FVP and 2 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SK5330 is listed in this group.

This table covers the ball joints that articulate each control arm at the knuckle. Read more

14 Ball Joint parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 13 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, 555 and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MS90503.

Daily Driver: 9 parts, from MEVOTECH, MOOG, 555 and 6 other brands. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MS90503.

The Economy section: 5 options from SKP, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 2 other brands. SKP SK500074 is listed in this group.

This table covers the coil springs that carry vehicle weight at each corner. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a clunk through the spring, or a broken coil that you can see from the wheel well. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats and isolators while the spring is out. Read more

3 Coil Spring parts are listed for the 2009 Kia Optima, from HUSKY SPRING, MEVOTECH and MOOG.

Part numbers include HUSKY SPRING SC22062, MEVOTECH SMS81635 and MOOG 81635.

This table covers the rubber and polyurethane isolators that seat coil springs. Typical signs include a squeak from the spring pocket, or a spring that has walked off its seat. Replace the isolator whenever the spring is out — a crushed seat will noise a brand-new spring. Read more

8 Coil Spring Seat / Insulator parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 5 brands — MONROE, WESTAR, KYB and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is KYB SM5745.

This group includes KYB SM5745, MONROE 907953 and DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4714118 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm. Read more

42 Control Arm parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 9 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, DORMAN and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 521680. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by MEVOTECH, MOOG, DORMAN and 3 other brands.

This table covers the bushings pressed into each control arm. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

25 Control Arm Bushing parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 11 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TD1249W.

Daily Driver: 18 parts, from MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 4 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TD1249W.

The Economy section: 7 options from MEVOTECH, DORMAN, FVP and 2 other brands. DORMAN 540147 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Front End kits. Read more

MEVOTECH supplies the 4 Front End Kit parts for the 2009 Kia Optima.

The Daily Driver section: 3 options from MEVOTECH. MEVOTECH MKIT10398 is listed in this group.

Economy: 1 part, from MEVOTECH. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MKIT20329.

Part numbers include MEVOTECH MKIT10398, MEVOTECH MKIT10328 and MEVOTECH MKIT10750, among others listed above.

This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed. Read more

22 Shock / Strut parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 6 brands — MONROE, KYB, FCS and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FCS 341964.

The Economy section: 5 options from PRT and MONROE. MONROE 210059 is listed in this group.

The Original Ride Quality section lists 17 options from KYB, FCS, GABRIEL and 2 other brands — grouped under the catalog's "Original Ride Quality" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. FCS 341964 is listed in this group.

This table covers complete strut assemblies with the spring already installed. Read more

12 Shock / Strut & Coil Spring Assembly parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 6 brands — PRT, FCS, HL MANDO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is PRT 810401.

The Economy section: 2 options from PRT. PRT 810401 is listed in this group.

The Original Ride Quality section: 10 options from FCS, HL MANDO, KYB and 2 other brands. FCS 1331909L is listed in this group.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bellows. Read more

10 Shock / Strut Bellow parts are listed for the 2009 Kia Optima, from MONROE, SKP, MEVOTECH and 4 other brands. MONROE SA1997 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 1 option from MONROE. MONROE 63631 is listed in this group.

Economy: 1 part, from MOOG. A representative part number is MOOG K90460.

Original Ride Quality: 1 part, from KYB. A representative part number is KYB SB101.

7 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the upper mounts (and bearings) a strut bolts through at the tower. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

13 Shock / Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2009 Kia Optima, from KYB, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, MONROE and 4 other brands. HYUNDAI 527732G000 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 7 options from KYB, MONROE, HYUNDAI and 1 other brand. HYUNDAI 527732G000 is listed in this group.

Economy: 5 parts, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and WESTAR. A representative part number is DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4713851.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the Suspension kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: MONROE 21711365615.

This table covers the bushings that clamp the anti-roll bar to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

28 Sway Bar Bushing parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 11 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TD4269W. They are grouped as Daily Driver and Economy, with Daily Driver the largest group at 16 parts from DELPHI, MEVOTECH, MOOG and 3 other brands.

This table covers the links that connect the anti-roll bar to each control arm or strut. Typical signs include a clunk on one wheel over a driveway, or a rattle that goes away when you lean on the bar. Replace links in pairs; a seized stud often takes the bushing with it. Read more

31 Sway Bar Link parts for the 2009 Kia Optima come from 15 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 12 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC2152. Grades run from Daily Driver through Premium; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by DELPHI, MOOG, MEVOTECH and 7 other brands.