Kia Optima: Installation - Rear Upper Arm. Repair procedures - Rear Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2025 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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Teaching Procedures
1. Key Teaching ProcedureKey teaching must be done after replacing a defective PCM(ECM) or when providing additional keys to the vehicle owner. The procedure starts with an PC ...

Functions
DISARMCondition 1 State Description Initial Condition ALARM Event - IGN KEY ON during 30sec or ALT ...

[CVVT System Mode]
(1) Low Speed / Low Load (2) Part Load (3) Low Speed / High Load (4) High Speed / High Load ...

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