The squealing could be that you need to add Power Steering fluid. Also you should check the belt that operates the power steering pump, if bad replace it. If the power steering pump is full and the belt is ok, then you may need to replace the power steering pump.
installing power steering pump 2005 kia optima
amsoil power steering fluid is the best I have a 2008 kia optima and that is the best stuff you can get
I have an 01 Optima and it is just under the dash to the right of the steering wheel.
it's located on the driver side,underneath the steering wheel .
The neutral safety switch on a 2004 Kia Optima is located at the bottom of the steering column near the dash. It prevents the vehicle from being started in gear.
It's the Anti-Theft steering lock. Turn the steering wheel left then right and the key should come out.
sitting and idling ?possible bad engine or trans mounthave them inspected
If it makes a clicking, grinding, rattling, or other noise when you accelerate with the steering turned it is not safe.
That is not true, there are 2 belts, one to power alt-water pump and one to power ac-power steering. They are both serpentine belts. There is no Serpentine belt on a 2.4 liter optima, there are 3 drive belts only
The CVA Optima and the Optima pro are the same guns except for the barrel length (26" & 29"). Barrels are interchangable.The optima elite is a newer different gun and I Don't have experience with it.
show me the picture of 2005 optima
Cresera optima was created in 1877.