Kia Optima: Manual Transaxle

Power Steering

Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN indicat ...

Checking the Manual Transaxle Oil Level

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. WARNING - Lifting Your Vehicle If you raise your vehicle, always ensure that it is supported at all four jacking or lift points for the vehicle. Do ...

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With central door lock switch (if equipped)
Driver's door Passenger’s door (if equipped) Operate by pressing the central door lock switch. Press the switch to the "Lock" position (1), all vehicle doors will lock. Press ...

Component location
1. Driveshaft (LH) 2. Driveshaft (RH) 1. Driveshaft (LH) 2. Circlip 3. Inner shaft bearing bracket assembly 4. Circlip 5. Driv ...

Tightening Torques
Item kgf.m N.m lb-ft Positive crankcase ventilation valve installation 0.19 ~ 0.29 1.9 ~ 2.8 1.4 ~ 2.1 ...