2013 Kia Optima Steering Parts

Engine:

Showing parts for every engine. Select an engine to see only what fits.

64 Steering parts are listed for the 2013 Kia Optima, in 8 part types, covering all 3 engine options (2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 and 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

The steering system on the 2013 Kia Optima connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Tie Rod End (40 parts), Rack and Pinion (8 parts) and Knuckle (4 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 12 parts.

Knuckle

Daily Driver

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HYUNDAI Fits: 2.4L L4 517153S110
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
APWI Fits: 2.4L L4 517153S110
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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DORMAN Fits: 2.4L L4 698089
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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DORMAN Fits: 2.4L L4 698088
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.

Rack and Pinion

New

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
EDELMANN Fits: 2.4L L4 2162
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
MANUAL
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LARES Fits: 2.4L L4 24726
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Electronic Power Steering with Manual RackKorean Built or USA Built From 02/28/2013
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ULTRA-POWER Fits: 2.4L L4 1G2406
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes Inner Tie Rods
Fitment notes — ULTRA-POWER 1G2406
Includes Inner Tie Rods
USA BuiltTo 03/01/13Electronic Power Steering with Manual Rack
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ULTRA-POWER Fits: 2.4L L4 1G2414
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes Inner Tie Rods
Fitment notes — ULTRA-POWER 1G2414
Includes Inner Tie Rods
Fits:
Korean Built Vehicl
or:
Electronic Power Steering with Manual Rackor For vehicle built in USAFrom 02/28/13
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Remanufactured

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CARDONE Fits: 2.4L L4 1G2414
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RemanufacturedIncludes Inner Tie Rods
Fitment notes — CARDONE 1G2414
RemanufacturedIncludes Inner Tie Rods
Fits:
Korean BuiltElectronic Power Steering with Manual Rackor From 02/28/2013USA BuiltElectronic Power Steering with Manual Rack
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MAVAL Fits: 2.4L L4 94446M
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly
Fitment notes — MAVAL 94446M
Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly
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TERREPOWER Fits: 2.4L L4 2130126
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — TERREPOWER 2130126
Remanufactured
Manual Steering
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.4L L4 TNHK1001
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
New
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TNHK1001
New
MANUAL
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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.

Rack and Pinion Bellow

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.4L L4 1033070
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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DELPHI Fits: 2.4L L4 TBR5128
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front170mm Length
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DELPHI Fits: 2.4L L4 TBR4284
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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DORMAN Fits: 2.4L L4 541505
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.

Steering Coupler

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AAE Fits: 2.4L L4 MGC001
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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DORMAN Fits: 2.4L L4 926990
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Flexible Coupler
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EDELMANN Fits: 2.4L L4 9701
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 2.4L L4 PSG001
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the couplers in the steering shaft.

Steering Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: 2.4L L4 425804
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Lower
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LARES Fits: 2.4L L4 640
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Lower
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This table covers the Steering shafts.

Steering Shaft Flex Coupling Disc

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HYUNDAI Fits: 2.4L L4 563152K000FFF
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Flexible Coupler
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This table covers the Steering Shaft Flex Coupling discs.

Steering Shaft Universal Joint

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HYUNDAI Fits: 2.4L L4 564002T501
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Lower
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This table covers the U-joints in the steering shaft.

Tie Rod End

Daily Driver

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DELPHI Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 TA2902
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Right Outer
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555 Fits: 2.4L L4 SEK8471L
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Sankei 555Included Hardware: Castle Nut (1), Cotter Pin (1)
Fitment notes — 555 SEK8471L
Sankei 555Included Hardware: Castle Nut (1), Cotter Pin (1)
Front Left OuterEX Model or LX Model
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ACDELCO Fits: 2.4L L4 45A2572
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 45A2572
Gold
Front InnerEX Model or LX Model
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ACDELCO Fits: 2.4L L4 45A2445
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GoldNon-Greasable
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 45A2445
GoldNon-Greasable
Front Right Outer
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ACDELCO Fits: 2.4L L4 45A2531
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GoldGreasable
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 45A2531
GoldGreasable
Front Left Outer
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ACDELCO Fits: 2.4L L4 45A2444
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GoldNon-Greasable
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 45A2444
GoldNon-Greasable
Front Left Outer
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ACKOJA Fits: 2.4L L4 A521218
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left Outerwith OE No. 568202S000
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DELPHI Fits: 2.4L L4 TA2901
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Left Outer
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DELPHI Fits: 2.4L L4 TA2925
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Inner
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HYUNDAI Fits: 2.4L L4 577243Q000
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
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MEVOTECH Fits: 2.4L L4 MS90726
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
SupremeIncludes Jam Nut
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS90726
SupremeIncludes Jam Nut
Front Inner
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MEVOTECH Fits: 2.4L L4 MS90634
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
SupremeGreaseable
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS90634
SupremeGreaseableHardware Included
Front Right Outer
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MEVOTECH Fits: 2.4L L4 MS90633
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
SupremeGreaseable
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS90633
SupremeGreaseableHardware Included
Front Left Outer
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MOOG Fits: 2.4L L4 EV800974
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Design Allows Easier Installation
Fitment notes — MOOG EV800974
Design Allows Easier Installation
Front Inner
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MOOG Fits: 2.4L L4 ES800717
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left OuterEX Model or LX Model
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MOOG Fits: 2.4L L4 ES800718
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right OuterEX Model or LX Model
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SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.4L L4 X23TR0451
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
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SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.4L L4 X18TE1689
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right Outer
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SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.4L L4 X18TE1690
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left Outer
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TRW Fits: 2.4L L4 JTE891
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Left OuterEX Model or LX Model
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TRW Fits: 2.4L L4 JTE895
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Right OuterEX Model or LX Model
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Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
QUICK STEER Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 ES800717
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left OuterEX Model or LX Model
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QUICK STEER Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 ES800718
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right OuterEX Model or LX Model
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SKP Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 SES800718
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right OuterEX Model or LX Model
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SKP Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 SES800717
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left OuterEX Model or LX Model
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ULTRA-POWER Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 ES800717
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes Greasable Socket Design to Reduce Corrosion and Wear
Fitment notes — ULTRA-POWER ES800717
Includes Greasable Socket Design to Reduce Corrosion and Wear
Front LeftOuterEX (Except EX Luxury)LXSXSXL
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.4L L4 1017312
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left OuterEX Model or LX Model
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.4L L4 1017313
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right OuterEX Model or LX Model
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.4L L4 1017314
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front InnerEX Model or LX Model
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DORMAN Fits: 2.4L L4 543503
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
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DORMAN Fits: 2.4L L4 544228
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right Outer
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DORMAN Fits: 2.4L L4 544227
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left Outer
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FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 2.4L L4 300498427
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front InnerEX (Except EX Luxury)
Fitment notes — FAMOUS BRAND 300498427
Front InnerEX (Except EX Luxury)LXSXSXL
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FVP Fits: 2.4L L4 TI60300
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
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FVP Fits: 2.4L L4 TO60192
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right Outer
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FVP Fits: 2.4L L4 TO60191
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left Outer
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MEVOTECH Fits: 2.4L L4 GS90633
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Original Grade
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH GS90633
Original Grade
Front Left Outer
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MEVOTECH Fits: 2.4L L4 GS90634
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Original Grade
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH GS90634
Original Grade
Front Right Outer
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QUICK STEER Fits: 2.4L L4 EV800974
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
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SKP Fits: 2.4L L4 SEV800974
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
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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.

Buying Steering Parts for a 2013 Kia Optima

On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.

  • Match the engine first. Every steering part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Rack and Pinion .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many steering parts fit the 2013 Kia Optima?

Our catalog currently lists 64 steering parts for the 2013 Kia Optima across 8 subcategories and 25 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 and 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do steering parts differ between 2013 Kia Optima engines?

Yes. Every steering part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of steering problems on a 2013 Kia Optima?

Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2013 Kia Optima was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2013 Kia Optima?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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