Kia Optima: Installation - Rear Upper Arm. Repair procedures - Rear Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2024 Service ManualKia Optima: Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
If you don't install the jack, the bolt may cut due to the high work load of upper arm mounting bolt.
Install the component with the specified torques.
When installing the bolt, install the upper arm in no-load condition by using the transmission jack.
Install the rear upper arm to the sub frame using a bolt in horizontally aligned condition.
If tightening the bolt without aligning the bolt holes of rear upper arm and sub frame horizontally, the bolt securing the rear upper arm to the sub frame may come loose and as a result of this, rust and noise may be able to occur later.

Removal
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque:88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) ...

Inspection
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. 2. Check the rear lower arm for deformation. 3. Check the coil spring and spring pad for deterior ...

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Instrument panel overview
1. Instrument cluster 2. Light control / Turn signals 3. Wiper/Washer 4. Horn 5. Steering wheel audio control* 6. Auto cruise control* 7. Driver’s air bag 8. Steering wheel 9. Ignition switch* o ...

Antenna. Repair procedures
Inspection Glass Antenna Test 1. Wrap aluminum foil (A) around the tip of the tester probe (B) as shown. 2. Touch one tester probe to the glass antenna termin ...

Sunroof
Your sunroof can be opened or closed electrically when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. You can slide or tilt the sunroof by depressing the corresponding switch located on the dome l ...

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