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 ...
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Installation
1.
Install the start/stop button.
2.
Install the crash pad lower panel.
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Child restraint anchorage position
Your vehicle is equipped with an anchor for securing the tether strap of a child
restraint system (child seat).
The child restraint anchor fittings are installed on the shelf behind the rear
se ...
Removal
1.
If the compressor is marginally
operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work
for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.
2.
Disconnec ...