Kia Optima: Parking Brake
Checking the Parking Brake
Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the number of “clicks’’ is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer or another competent repair center.
Stroke:
5~9 “clicks’’ at a force of 44 lbs (196N).
Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN indicators on the side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake flui ...
Power Steering
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid level in the power steering
reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN indicat ...
See also:
Electric WGT Control Actuator. Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram
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Exhaust Manifold. Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine cover.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative
terminal.
Tightening torque4.0 ~
6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ ...
Installation
1.
Installation is reverse of removal.
PCV Valve installation:
1.9 ~ 2.8 N.m (0.19 ~ 0.29 kgf.m, 1.4 ~ 2.1
lb-ft)
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