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 the d ...
See also:
Installation
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Do not turn the ignition
switch ON and do not contact the battery cable while replacing the
front impact s ...
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “0” position. 2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or
position. 4. The outside (fresh) air
will be selected automatically.
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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pushing the fuel
filler lid opener button.
✽ NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, ta ...
Replacement
Disassembly