Kia Optima: Front Suspension System

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy Hard steering Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ba ...

Components and Components Location

Components Location 1. Drive shaft 2. Lower arm 3. Front disk 4. Front strut assembly 5. Steering gearbox 6. Front stabilizer bar 7. Sub frame ...

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Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal. Tightening torque :(+) terminal : 7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2l ...

Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV). Description and Operation
Description Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is installed on the surge tank and controls the passage between the canister and the intake manifold. It is a solenoid valve and is open when the ...

Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery. If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example, the headlights or interior lights were left on while ...