2014 Kia Optima Steering Parts

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

5 Knuckle parts for the 2014 Kia Optima come from 3 brands — APWI, DORMAN and HYUNDAI. The "Popular" part is HYUNDAI 517153S110. Every part fits all 3 engine options (2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 and 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS).

In the Daily Driver grade, HYUNDAI supplies 1 part: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is HYUNDAI 517153S110.

The Economy section lists 4 options from APWI and DORMAN — the catalog's value-priced group. APWI HY2052 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: HYUNDAI 517153S110, APWI HY2052 and APWI HY2053, plus the other 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

9 Rack and Pinion parts for the 2014 Kia Optima come from 7 brands — ULTRA-POWER, MAVAL, EDELMANN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 2162. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

The New section lists 4 options from ULTRA-POWER, EDELMANN and LARES — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. EDELMANN 2162 is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 4 options from MAVAL, CARDONE and TERREPOWER — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. CARDONE 1G2414 is listed in this group.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 2162, LARES 24726 and ULTRA-POWER 1G2406, plus the other parts 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 are listed for the 2014 Kia Optima, from DELPHI, BECK/ARNLEY and DORMAN. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2014 Optima.

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 for the 2014 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — AAE, DORMAN, EDELMANN and 1 other brand. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

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 for the 2014 Kia Optima come from 2 brands — DORMAN and LARES. Every part fits all 3 engine options (2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 and 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS).

This group includes DORMAN 425804 and LARES 640.

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

One part is listed for the 2014 Kia Optima — HYUNDAI 563152K000FFF.

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

One part is listed for the 2014 Kia Optima — 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

50 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 2014 Kia Optima, from MEVOTECH, ACDELCO, BECK/ARNLEY and 13 other brands. DELPHI TA2902 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by ACDELCO, DELPHI, MEVOTECH and 6 other brands.