2016 Kia Optima Steering Parts

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

9 Knuckle parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — DORMAN, ACKOJA, APWI and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HYUNDAI 517153S110. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

In the Daily Driver grade, ACKOJA and HYUNDAI supply 3 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is HYUNDAI 517153S110.

The Economy section lists 6 options from DORMAN and APWI — the catalog's value-priced group. DORMAN 698286 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include HYUNDAI 517153S110, ACKOJA A520572 and ACKOJA A520573, 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

8 Rack and Pinion parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 6 brands — AAE, HL MANDO, TERREPOWER and 3 other brands.

The New section lists 2 options from AAE and HL MANDO — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. AAE 4286N is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 1 option from TERREPOWER — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. TERREPOWER 2130150 is listed in this group.

5 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes AAE 4286N, HL MANDO 14A1150 and TERREPOWER 2130150 and the remaining parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2016 Kia Optima — BECK/ARNLEY 1033149.

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

This group shows a single part: AAE MGC001.

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

One part is listed for the 2016 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

64 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 2016 Kia Optima, from MEVOTECH, DORMAN, FVP and 11 other brands. MEVOTECH MS90660 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Daily Driver, Economy and Premium, with Economy the largest group at 34 parts from DORMAN, FVP, MEVOTECH and 4 other brands.