Kia Optima: Inspection
Rear Brake Disc Thickness Check
1. |
Check the brake pads for wear
and fade. |
2. |
Check the brake disc for damage
and cracks. |
3. |
Remove all rust and contamination
from the surface, and measure the disc thickness at 8 points, at least,
of same distance (5mm) from the brake disc outer circle.
Brake disc thicknessStandard:
10 mm (0.39 in)
Service limit: 8.4 mm (0.33 in)Deviation: less than 0.01 mm (0.0004
in)
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4. |
If wear exceeds the limit, replace
the discs and pad assembly left and right of the vehicle. |
Rear Brake Pad Check
1. |
Check the pad wear. Measure the
pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value.
Pad thicknessStandard value:
10 mm (0.393 in)
Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.0787 in)
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2. |
Check that grease is applied,
to sliding contact points. Check for metal damage to the pad and backing.
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Rear Brake Disc Runout Check
1. |
Place a dial gauge about 5mm
(0.2 in.) from the outer circumference of the brake disc, and measure the
runout of the disc.
Brake disc runoutLimit:
0.05 mm (0.002 in.) or less (new one)
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2. |
If the runout of the brake disc
exceeds the limit specification, replace the disc, and then measure the
runout again. |
3. |
If the runout exceeds the limit
specification, install the brake disc after turning it 180° and then check
the runout of the brake disc again. |
4. |
If the runout cannot be corrected
by changing the position of the brake disc, replace the brake disc. |
Rear brake pads
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
2.
Connect the GDS to the data link
connector located underneath the dash panel.
3.
Ignition "ON& ...
1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
2.
Use a SST (09581-11000) when
installing the brake caliper assembly.
3.
After installation, bleed ...
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License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two (2) lens mounting screws and
the lens.
2. Rotate socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise and carefully pull the socket
from the housing.
3. Car ...
Inspection
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
1.
Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2.
Start the engine and measure the output voltage of
TPS 1 and 2 at C.T. and ...
Seat
Driver’s seat
(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward (2) Seatback recliner (3) Seat adjustment,
height (4) Lumbar support (5) Driver position memory system* (6) Seat warmer
switch* (7) Headres ...