2017 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

18 Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate parts are listed for the 2017 Kia Optima, from MOOG, DELPHI, MEVOTECH and 5 other brands. MOOG K90476 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section lists 12 options from MOOG, DELPHI, MEVOTECH and 1 other brand — grouped for everyday commuting duty. MOOG K90476 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, SKP, DORMAN, FVP and 1 other brand supply 6 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is SKP SK100024.

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

2 Alignment Toe Adjuster parts are listed for the 2017 Kia Optima, from ACDELCO and MOOG.

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 are listed for the 2017 Kia Optima, from MEVOTECH, DELPHI, MOOG and 6 other brands. DELPHI TC6817 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 10 options from DELPHI, MEVOTECH, MOOG and 2 other brands. DELPHI TC6817 is listed in this group.

Economy: 9 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, MEVOTECH and 2 other brands. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1018042.

The Premium section lists 2 options from MEVOTECH — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. MEVOTECH TXMS90526 is listed in this group.

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

52 Control Arm parts are listed for the 2017 Kia Optima, from MEVOTECH, DORMAN, MOOG and 5 other brands. DELPHI TC4018 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Daily Driver and Economy, with Daily Driver the largest group at 38 parts from DORMAN, MOOG, DELPHI and 3 other brands.

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

20 Control Arm Bushing parts are listed for the 2017 Kia Optima, from MEVOTECH, MOOG, DORMAN and 3 other brands. DELPHI TD1656W carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 11 options from MEVOTECH, MOOG, DELPHI and 1 other brand. DELPHI TD1656W is listed in this group.

Economy: 9 parts, from DORMAN, FVP and MEVOTECH. A representative part number is DORMAN 540147.

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

18 Shock / Strut parts are listed for the 2017 Kia Optima, from MONROE, FCS, KYB and 3 other brands. FCS 346456 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from MONROE, PRT and SENSEN. A representative part number is MONROE 210026.

In the Original Ride Quality grade, FCS, MONROE, KYB and 1 other brand supply 14 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Original Ride Quality" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is FCS 346456.

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

12 Shock / Strut & Coil Spring Assembly parts are listed for the 2017 Kia Optima, from SENSEN, PRT, FCS and 2 other brands. FCS 1334069L carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from PRT and SENSEN. A representative part number is PRT 920706.

Original Ride Quality: 6 parts, from FCS, MONROE and TOP NOTCH. A representative part number is FCS 1334069L.

2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bellows. Read more

2 Shock / Strut Bellow parts for the 2017 Kia Optima come from KYB.

Listed part numbers: KYB SB114 and KYB SB158.

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

6 Shock / Strut Mount parts for the 2017 Kia Optima come from 5 brands — KYB, MEVOTECH, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is KYB SM5850.

Daily Driver: 4 parts, from KYB, MEVOTECH and BECK/ARNLEY. A representative part number is KYB SM5850.

The Economy section: 1 option from WESTAR. WESTAR ST8997 is listed in this group.

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

Part numbers include KYB SM5850, MEVOTECH MS90259 and BECK/ARNLEY 1018472, among others listed 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

6 Sway Bar Bushing parts are listed for the 2017 Kia Optima, from MEVOTECH, MOOG, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. MEVOTECH MS908126 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 2 options from MEVOTECH and MOOG. MEVOTECH MS908126 is listed in this group.

Economy: 4 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, DORMAN, FVP and 1 other brand. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1017564.

This group includes MEVOTECH MS908126, MOOG K202013 and BECK/ARNLEY 1017564 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the links that connect the anti-roll bar to each control arm or strut. Typical signs include a clunk on one wheel over a driveway, or a rattle that goes away when you lean on the bar. Replace links in pairs; a seized stud often takes the bushing with it. Read more

51 Sway Bar Link parts are listed for the 2017 Kia Optima, from MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA, MOOG and 11 other brands. MOOG K750792 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Daily Driver and Economy, with Daily Driver the largest group at 31 parts from SUSPENSIA, MOOG, DELPHI and 6 other brands.