Kia Optima: Disassembly
1. |
Remove the snap ring (A).

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2. |
Remove the hub assembly from
the knuckle assembly.
(1) |
Install the front knuckle
assembly (A) on press. |
(2) |
Lay a suitable adapter
(B) upon the hub assembly shaft. |

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3. |
Remove the hub bearing inner
race from the hub assembly.
(1) |
Install a suitable tool
(A) for removing the hub bearing inner race on the hub assembly. |
(2) |
Lay the hub assembly
and tool (A) upon a suitable adapter (B). |
(3) |
Lay a suitable adapter
(C) upon the hub assembly shaft. |
(4) |
Remove the hub bearing
inner race (D) from the hub assembly by using press. |

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4. |
Remove the hub bearing outer
race from the knuckle assembly.
(1) |
Lay the hub assembly
(A) upon a suitable adapter (B). |
(2) |
Lay a suitable adapter
(C) upon the hub bearing outer race. |
(3) |
Remove the hub bearing
outer race from the knuckle assembly by using press. |

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5. |
Replace hub bearing with a new
one. |
1.
Check the hub for cracks and
the splines for wear.
2.
Check the brake disc for scoring
and damage.
3.
Check the knuckle for cracks
4. ...
1.
Install the hub bearing to the
knuckle assembly.
(1)
Lay the knuckle assembly
(A) on press.
(2)
Lay a new hub bearing
upon the k ...
See also:
Components - 2 [ Seat folding ]
1. Headrest
2. Headrest guide
3. Rear side cover
4. Rear side frame assembly
5. Rear seat back cover
6. Rear back armrest
7. Rear seat cushion cover
8. Rear ...
Removal
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and
disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel
and reinforcing panel. (Refer to the Body group- crash ...
Removal
Brake Booster
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and
disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the air duct (B) and air
cleaner assembly (A).
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