2015 Kia Optima Steering Parts

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

6 Knuckle parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Optima, from HYUNDAI, DORMAN and APWI. HYUNDAI 517153S110 carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Daily Driver section lists 1 option from HYUNDAI — grouped for everyday commuting duty. HYUNDAI 517153S110 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, DORMAN and APWI supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is DORMAN 698286.

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

Part numbers include HYUNDAI 517153S110, DORMAN 698286 and APWI HY2052, among others listed 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 are listed for the 2015 Kia Optima, from ULTRA-POWER, MAVAL, EDELMANN and 4 other brands. EDELMANN 2162 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

In the New grade, ULTRA-POWER, EDELMANN and LARES supply 4 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is EDELMANN 2162.

In the Remanufactured grade, MAVAL, CARDONE and TERREPOWER supply 4 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is CARDONE 1G2414.

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

Part numbers include EDELMANN 2162, LARES 24726 and ULTRA-POWER 1G2406, 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 2015 Kia Optima come from 3 brands — DELPHI, BECK/ARNLEY and DORMAN. Every part fits all 3 engine options (2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 and 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS).

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

One part is listed for the 2015 Kia Optima — AAE MGC001.

This table covers the Steering shafts. Read more

2 Steering Shaft parts are listed for the 2015 Kia Optima, from DORMAN and LARES. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2015 Optima.

This group includes DORMAN 425804 and LARES 640.

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

50 Tie Rod End parts for the 2015 Kia Optima come from 16 brands — MEVOTECH, ACDELCO, BECK/ARNLEY and 13 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TA2902. Daily Driver and Economy are all represented, and Daily Driver alone accounts for 27 parts.