Genuine Kia Optima Power Steering Pump

Kia Optima Power Steering Pump Parts Questions & Answers

• Pump Assembly-Power STEE
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  Q: How do you remove and reinstall a power steering pump on Kia Optima?

  A: To remove the power steering pump, first disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Then, using a large syringe or suction gun, extract as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir, placing a drain pan underneath the vehicle to catch any spilled fluid when disconnecting the hoses. Next, remove the drivebelt. Detach the fluid suction hose from the pump and disconnect the electrical connector from the power steering pressure switch. After that, disconnect the pressure line from the pump, discarding the sealing washers, as new ones should be used during reinstallation. Also, disconnect the pressure switch and remove the mounting bolts to lift off the power steering pump. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring to tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque and use new sealing washers on the pressure line fitting. Finally, top up the fluid level in the reservoir and bleed the system.