Kia Optima: Inspection - Front Strut Assembly. Repair procedures - Front Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2023 Service ManualKia Optima: Inspection

1. Check the strut bearing for wear and damage.
2. Check the spring upper and lower seat for damage and deterioration.
3. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.


Disassembly
1. Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A). Tightening torque:58.8 ~ 68.6N.m(6.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6lb-ft) ...

Front Lower Arm. Repair procedures
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Air bag non-inflation conditions
• In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy. The air bags are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits beyond the protection of the seat belts ...

Input Speed Sensor. Troubleshooting
Signal Waveform Fig 1) Input/Output speed sensor at low speedFig 2) Input/Output speed sensor at high speed ...

Toll Free Assistance
Kia’s toll-free hot line is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is accessible from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia. ...

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