2012 Kia Forte Steering Parts

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

9 Knuckle parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 5 brands — KIA, SKP, DORMAN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK697989.

In the Daily Driver grade, KIA supplies 2 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is KIA 517151M100.

The Economy section lists 7 options from SKP, DORMAN, ULTRA-POWER and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SK697989 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: SKP SK697989, KIA 517151M100 and KIA 517161M100, plus the other parts above.

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

7 Power Steering Fluid parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from LUBEGARD, EDELMANN, PRESTONE and 1 other brand. EDELMANN 70694 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes EDELMANN 70694, PRESTONE AS269Y and LUBEGARD 23201 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

2 Power Steering Pressure Hose parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from EDELMANN and SUNSONG.

This group includes EDELMANN 92792 and SUNSONG 3404334.

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

7 Power Steering Pump parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from AAE, AISIN, HL MANDO and 3 other brands. AISIN SPK023 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the New grade, AAE, AISIN and HL MANDO supply 4 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is AISIN SPK023.

In the Remanufactured grade, CARDONE, LARES and TERREPOWER supply 3 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is CARDONE 214053.

Part numbers include AISIN SPK023, HL MANDO 20A1168 and AAE 6312N, among others listed above.

This table covers the Power Steering reservoirs. Read more

This group shows a single part: AAE RES0167.

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

6 Power Steering Return Hose parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and SUNSONG. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 81521.

This group includes EDELMANN 81521, SUNSONG 3405425 and EDELMANN 92799 and the remaining parts 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

18 Rack and Pinion parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 10 brands — CARDONE, TERREPOWER, HL MANDO and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN SGK018.

The New section: 11 options from HL MANDO, AAE, LARES and 5 other brands. AISIN SGK018 is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section: 7 options from TERREPOWER, CARDONE and MAVAL. CARDONE 1G2691 is listed in this group.

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

5 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from BECK/ARNLEY, DELPHI and MOOG. MOOG K150282 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include MOOG K150282, BECK/ARNLEY 1033076 and BECK/ARNLEY 1033094, among others listed above.

This table covers the Rack and Pinion Seal kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia Forte — SUNSONG 8401568.

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

4 Steering Coupler parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — AAE, DORMAN, EDELMANN and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: AAE MGC001, DORMAN 926990 and EDELMANN 9701, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Steering Shaft Flex Coupling discs. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia Forte — HYUNDAI 563152K000FFF.

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

46 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from MEVOTECH, MOOG, ACDELCO and 12 other brands. MOOG EV800228 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Daily Driver and Economy, with Daily Driver the largest group at 25 parts from MOOG, ACDELCO, DELPHI and 5 other brands.