53 Steering parts are listed for the 2017 Kia Forte, in 4 part types, covering both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The steering system on the 2017 Kia Forte connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Tie Rod End (36 parts), Knuckle (8 parts) and Rack and Pinion (5 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 4 parts.
The 2017 Kia Forte was sold with both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. 24 parts fit every engine; the other 29 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
20 brands supply steering parts for the 2017 Kia Forte, led by DORMAN (6 parts), MEVOTECH (6 parts) and DELPHI (5 parts), plus 17 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver, Economy and New.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2017 Kia Forte. 9 parts have it, including SKP SK698292 (Knuckle) and KIA 56820A7090 (Tie Rod End). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Knuckle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | SK698292 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | SK698293 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.0L L4 | KA2012 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Premium Forged Knuckles | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.0L L4 | KA2013 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Premium Forged Knuckles | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | 698292 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | 698293 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 698292 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightFORTE | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | 698293 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftFORTE | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.
8 Knuckle parts are listed for the 2017 Kia Forte, from SKP, APWI, DORMAN and 1 other brand. SKP SK698292 carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.
Part numbers include SKP SK698292, SKP SK698293 and APWI KA2012, among others listed above.
Rack and Pinion
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAE Fits: 2.0L L4 | 4615N | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Forte Base ModelElectronic Power Steering with Manual Rack, with Outer Tie Rod Ends | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 | TNHK1027 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | New | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: 2.0L L4 | 1G2412 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes Inner Tie Rods | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAVAL Fits: 2.0L L4 | 94487M | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER Fits: 2.0L L4 | 2130166 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Rack and Pinion parts are listed for the 2017 Kia Forte, from AAE, TOP NOTCH, ULTRA-POWER and 2 other brands.
In the New grade, AAE, TOP NOTCH and ULTRA-POWER supply 3 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is AAE 4615N.
In the Remanufactured grade, MAVAL and TERREPOWER supply 2 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is MAVAL 94487M.
This group includes AAE 4615N, TOP NOTCH TNHK1027 and ULTRA-POWER 1G2412 and the remaining parts above.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 | 1033071 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Forte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 | TBR5004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | FrontForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 | TBR4479 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Forte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 | 541522 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | FrontForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
4 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts for the 2017 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — DELPHI, BECK/ARNLEY and DORMAN.
This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1033071, DELPHI TBR5004 and DELPHI TBR4479 and the remaining parts above.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIA Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | 56820A7090 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right OuterForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| KIA Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | 56820A7000 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left OuterForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | MS90647 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | MS90648 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | ES801064 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | ES801065 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | EV801061 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | 45B2296 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | 45B2295 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | TA5572 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 | TA6317 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right OuterForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 | TA6318 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left OuterForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| HL MANDO Fits: 2.0L L4 | 15A0088 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | New | View on Amazon |
| HL MANDO Fits: 2.0L L4 | 15N0087 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | New | View on Amazon |
| HL MANDO Fits: 2.0L L4 | 15N0088 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | New | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | MS90736 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.0L L4 | X23TR7184 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front InnerForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.0L L4 | X23TE0083 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left OuterForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 2.0L L4 | X23TE0082 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right OuterForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| TRW Fits: 2.0L L4 | JTE1906 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Fits Right OuterForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 | 1017937 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front InnerForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 | 1017938 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left OuterForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 | 1017939 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right OuterForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | 544287 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | 544288 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | 543546 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | 300529748 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | InnerFront | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | TO63241 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | TO63242 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | TI63260 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | GS90647 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | GS90648 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | GS90736 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | ES801064 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | ES801065 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2017 Forte engines | EV801061 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
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.
36 Tie Rod End parts for the 2017 Kia Forte come from 13 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, DELPHI and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is KIA 56820A7090. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by MEVOTECH, MOOG, DELPHI and 5 other brands.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2017 Kia Forte
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Some steering parts fit every engine; others are 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 Knuckle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2017 Kia Forte?
Our catalog currently lists 53 steering parts for the 2017 Kia Forte across 4 subcategories and 20 brands, covering both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2017 Kia Forte engines?
Some do. 24 parts fit every engine; the other 29 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. 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 2017 Kia Forte?
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 2017 Kia Forte 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 2017 Kia Forte?
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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