Kia Optima: Inspection
| 1. |
Check the driveshaft boots for
damage and deterioration. |
| 2. |
Check the driveshaft spline for
wear or damage. |
| 3. |
Check that there is no water
or foreign material in the joint. |
| 4. |
Check the spider assembly for
roller rotation, wear or corrosion. |
| 5. |
Check the groove inside the joint
case for wear or corrosion. |
| 6. |
Check the dynamic damper for
damage or cracks. |
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove wheel nuts, front wheel
and tire from front hub.
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Do not disassemble the
BJ assembly.
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Special grease must be
applied to t ...
See also:
Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; otherwise,
poor ...
Replacement
Front brake pads
1.
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B)
and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.
Tightening torque:21.6
~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)
...
Sliding the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
If you pull the sunroof control lever backward to the second detent position,
the sunshade will slide all the way open then the sunroof glass will slide all the
way ...
Replacement
Disassembly