Kia Optima: Front Suspension System

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy Hard steering Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ba ...

Components and Components Location

Components Location 1. Drive shaft 2. Lower arm 3. Front disk 4. Front strut assembly 5. Steering gearbox 6. Front stabilizer bar 7. Sub frame ...

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Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve connector (A). 3. ...

Closing the Hood
Check the area under the hood to make certain all filler caps are in place and that all loose items have been removed. Lower the hood then push down to properly lock in place. Check to make ...

Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the rear seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm the seat. During mild weather or under co ...