2016 Kia Optima Suspension Parts

This table covers the cam bolts and plates used to set camber at the knuckle. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts. Read more

19 Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 8 brands — MOOG, MEVOTECH, DELPHI and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG K90476. Every part fits all 4 engine options (1.6L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged, 2.4L L4 and 2.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS).

In the Daily Driver grade, MOOG, MEVOTECH, DELPHI and 1 other brand supply 13 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is MOOG K90476.

The Economy section lists 6 options from SKP, DORMAN, FVP and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SK100024 is listed in this group.

This table covers the adjusters used to set toe. Read more

2 Alignment Toe Adjuster parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and MOOG. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes ACDELCO 45L0073 and MOOG K100401.

This table covers the ball joints that articulate each control arm at the knuckle. Read more

21 Ball Joint parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 9 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC6817. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 11 are engine-specific.

Daily Driver: 10 parts, from DELPHI, MEVOTECH, MOOG and 2 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TC6817.

The Economy section: 9 options from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, MEVOTECH and 2 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1018042 is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, MEVOTECH supplies 2 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is MEVOTECH TXMS90526.

This table covers the coil springs that carry vehicle weight at each corner. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a clunk through the spring, or a broken coil that you can see from the wheel well. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats and isolators while the spring is out. Read more

3 Coil Spring parts are listed for the 2016 Kia Optima, from HUSKY SPRING and MOOG.

Listed part numbers: HUSKY SPRING SC22134, HUSKY SPRING SC22135 and MOOG 81709.

This table covers the rubber and polyurethane isolators that seat coil springs. Typical signs include a squeak from the spring pocket, or a spring that has walked off its seat. Replace the isolator whenever the spring is out — a crushed seat will noise a brand-new spring. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 540895.

This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm. Read more

75 Control Arm parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 10 brands — MEVOTECH, DORMAN, DELPHI and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC3750. Daily Driver and Economy are all represented, and Daily Driver alone accounts for 50 parts.

This table covers the bushings pressed into each control arm. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

27 Control Arm Bushing parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 6 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, DORMAN and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TD1379W. They are grouped as Daily Driver and Economy, with Daily Driver the largest group at 16 parts from MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 1 other brand.

This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed. Read more

29 Shock / Strut parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 7 brands — FCS, MONROE, KYB and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FCS 346456. They are grouped as Economy and Original Ride Quality, with Original Ride Quality the largest group at 24 parts from FCS, KYB, MONROE and 3 other brands.

This table covers complete strut assemblies with the spring already installed. Read more

20 Shock / Strut & Coil Spring Assembly parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 5 brands — PRT, FCS, TOP NOTCH and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FCS 1334069L. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 18 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 8 options from PRT and SENSEN. PRT 920706 is listed in this group.

The Original Ride Quality section lists 12 options from FCS, TOP NOTCH and MONROE — grouped under the catalog's "Original Ride Quality" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. FCS 1334069L is listed in this group.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bellows. Read more

4 Shock / Strut Bellow parts are listed for the 2016 Kia Optima, from KYB and SACHS. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This group includes KYB SB114, KYB SB158 and SACHS 900365 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the upper mounts (and bearings) a strut bolts through at the tower. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

9 Shock / Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2016 Kia Optima, from KYB, BECK/ARNLEY, MEVOTECH and 4 other brands. KYB SM5850 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

The Daily Driver section: 6 options from KYB, BECK/ARNLEY, MEVOTECH and 1 other brand. KYB SM5850 is listed in this group.

Economy: 2 parts, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and WESTAR. A representative part number is DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4714059.

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

This group includes KYB SM5850, MEVOTECH MS90259 and BECK/ARNLEY 1018472 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bushings that clamp the anti-roll bar to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

13 Sway Bar Bushing parts for the 2016 Kia Optima come from 7 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, DORMAN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MS908113. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

Daily Driver: 6 parts, from MEVOTECH, MOOG, ACKOJA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MS908113.

The Economy section: 7 options from DORMAN, BECK/ARNLEY, MEVOTECH and 1 other brand. DORMAN 540388 is listed in this group.