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January 10, 2020 Service bulletin

Steering gear yoke plug and assembly replacement

Kia technical service bulletin TSB_CHA091_R1 for 2011-2018 Kia Sorento, 2011-2015 Kia Optima and 2011-2015 Kia Optima Hybrid and others.

Bulletin number
TSB_CHA091_R1
Component
Steering
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. 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 1,069 complaints in the steering category.

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