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November 28, 2018 Service bulletin

Steering gear yoke plug and assembly replacement

Kia technical service bulletin TSBCHA091 for 2011-2016 Kia Optima, 2011, 2013-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid and 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza.

Bulletin number
TSBCHA091
Component
Steering
Summary
TSB: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some models listed below, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped. This condition is caused by a worn lining on the steering gear box yoke assembly. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly with updated parts.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 717 complaints in the steering category.

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