2012 Kia FORTE5 Steering Parts

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

DORMAN supplies both parts for the 2012 Kia FORTE5. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 FORTE5.

This group includes DORMAN 697988 and DORMAN 697989.

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

5 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 come from 2 brands — LUBEGARD and EDELMANN. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 70694. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 70694, LUBEGARD 23201 and LUBEGARD 23205, plus the other 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 for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and SUNSONG. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Part numbers include 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

5 Power Steering Pump parts for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 come from 4 brands — AAE, CARDONE, LARES and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is AAE 6312N. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

The New section lists 2 options from AAE — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. AAE 6312N is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 3 options from CARDONE, LARES and TERREPOWER — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. CARDONE 214053 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include AAE 6312N, AAE 6312NKTA and CARDONE 214053, among others listed above.

This table covers the Power Steering reservoirs. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 — 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

5 Power Steering Return Hose parts are listed for the 2012 Kia FORTE5, from EDELMANN and SUNSONG. EDELMANN 81521 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 FORTE5.

This group includes EDELMANN 81521, EDELMANN 92799 and EDELMANN 81248 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

14 Rack and Pinion parts are listed for the 2012 Kia FORTE5, from CARDONE, LARES, AAE and 6 other brands. HL MANDO 14A1092 carries the "Popular" badge.

New: 9 parts, from LARES, AAE, HL MANDO and 4 other brands. A representative part number is HL MANDO 14A1092.

Remanufactured: 5 parts, from CARDONE, TERREPOWER and MAVAL. A representative part number is CARDONE 1G2691.

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

3 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 come from 3 brands — ACKOJA, DELPHI and VAICO.

Part numbers include ACKOJA A530007, DELPHI TBR4244 and VAICO V530007.

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

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 — AAE MGC001.

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

26 Tie Rod End parts for the 2012 Kia FORTE5 come from 8 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, DORMAN and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG EV800228. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Economy is the most populated section, led by DORMAN, MEVOTECH, QUICK STEER and 2 other brands.