Kia Optima: Replacement
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Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel
& tire. |
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| 2. |
Loosen the nut and then remove
the rear stabilizer link (B) from the rear lower arm (A).
Tightening torque:98.1
~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
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| 3. |
Loosen the nut and then remove
the stabilizer link (A) from the rear stabilizer bar.
Tightening torque:98.1
~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Loosen the mounting bolt and
then remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the sub frame (A).
Tightening torque:44.1
~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
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| 5. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
1.
Check the rear stabilizer bar
for deformation.
2.
Check the rear stabilizer link
ball joint for damage.
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Replacement
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth betwe ...
ESC OFF Switch. Description and Operation
Description
1.
The ESC OFF switch is for the
user to turn off the ESC system.
2.
The ESC OFF lamp is on when ESC
OFF switch is engaged.
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Inspection