Optima V6-2.7L (2003)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Reassembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the tie rod end from the tie rod.
2. Remove the dust cover from the ball joint.
3. Remove the bellows band.
4. Remove the bellows clip.
5. Pull the bellows out toward the tie rod.
NOTE: Check for rust on the rack when the bellows are replaced.
6. Remove the feed tubes from the gear housing.
7. While moving the rack slowly, drain the fluid from the gear housing.
