2011 Kia Optima Steering Parts

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

9 Knuckle parts are listed for the 2011 Kia Optima, from DORMAN, APWI, SKP and 2 other brands. DORMAN 698089 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section lists 1 option from HYUNDAI — grouped for everyday commuting duty. HYUNDAI 517162T010 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, DORMAN, APWI, SKP and 1 other brand supply 8 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is DORMAN 698089.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 698089, HYUNDAI 517162T010 and DORMAN 698088, plus the other parts above.

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

This group shows a single part: MAVAL 96588M.

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

5 Rack and Pinion parts are listed for the 2011 Kia Optima, from ULTRA-POWER, EDELMANN, TERREPOWER and 1 other brand.

In the New grade, ULTRA-POWER and EDELMANN supply 3 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is EDELMANN 2162.

In the Remanufactured grade, TERREPOWER supplies 1 part: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is TERREPOWER 2130126.

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

Part numbers include EDELMANN 2162, ULTRA-POWER 1G2406 and ULTRA-POWER 1G2414, among others listed above.

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

4 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts for the 2011 Kia Optima come from 3 brands — DELPHI, BECK/ARNLEY and DORMAN.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 1033070, DELPHI TBR5128 and DELPHI TBR4284, among others listed above.

This table covers the couplers in the steering shaft. Read more

4 Steering Coupler parts are listed for the 2011 Kia Optima, from AAE, DORMAN, EDELMANN and 1 other brand.

This group includes AAE MGC001, DORMAN 926990 and EDELMANN 9701 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Steering shafts. Read more

2 Steering Shaft parts are listed for the 2011 Kia Optima, from DORMAN and LARES.

Part numbers include DORMAN 425801 and LARES 639.

This table covers the U-joints in the steering shaft. Read more

This group shows a single part: HYUNDAI 564002T501.

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

40 Tie Rod End parts for the 2011 Kia Optima come from 14 brands — MEVOTECH, BECK/ARNLEY, ACDELCO and 11 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TA2902. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by ACDELCO, MEVOTECH, DELPHI and 5 other brands.