Kia Optima: Rear Hub - Carrier Repair procedures
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
2. |
Remove wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire from rear hub.
Tightening torque:
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the wheel nuts when removing the rear wheel and tire. |
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3. |
Loosen the mount screw and then brake disc (A).
Tightening torque:
4.9 ~ 6.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.0 lb-ft)
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Loosen the rear upper arm and then remove the rear upper arm (A).
Tightening torque:
137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts , and then hold the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire as shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
78.4 ~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
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Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (A).
Tightening torque:
6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 2.8 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)
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7. |
Disconnect the parking cable mounting clip, remove the parking cable (A).
(Refer to BR group - "Parking brake cable") 
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8. |
Loosen the trailing arm mounting bolt, and then remove the trailing arm (A).
Tightening torque:
44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.7 lb-ft)
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Loosen the assist arm mounting nut and then remove the assist arm (A).
Tightening torque:
78.4 ~ 88.2 N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1 lb-ft)
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Loosen the lower arm (A) and rear strut assembly (B) mounting bolts and remove the knuckle assembly (C).
Tightening torque:
Lower arm : 137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
Strut : 137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
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11. |
Loosen the hub bearing mounting, and then remove the hub bearing from knuckle (A).
Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 68.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 43.3 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)
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12. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
1. |
Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear. |
2. |
Check the brake disc for scoring and damage. |
3. |
Check the rear axle carrier for cracks. |
4. |
Check the bearing for cracks or damage. |
Components
1. Rear carrier assembly2. Parking brake assembly3. Rear hub assembly4. Rear brake disc
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See also:
SS-A Solenoid Valve (ON/OFF) Specifications
Specifications
ON/OFF Solenoid Valve(SS-A, SS-B)
Control type : Normal low type
Control pressure kpa(kgf/cm?, psi)490.33 (5.0, 71.12) Internal resistance(?)10 ~ 11
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Removal
[Bank 1 / Intake]
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery
negative (-) cable.
2.
Remove the OTS (A).
3.
Disco ...
Inspection
Speed Operation Check
1.
Remove the connector (A) from
the wiper motor.
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Description
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