Kia Optima: Rear Cross Member. Repair procedures
Replacement
| 1. | Remove the rear wheel & tire.
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| 2. | Remove the rear lower arm. (Refer to lower arm) |
| 3. | Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to rear shock absorber) |
| 4. | Remove the rear upper arm. (Refer to rear upper arm) |
| 5. | Remove the trailing arm.
(Refer to trailing arm) |
| 6. | Remove the rear assist arm. (Refer to rear assist arm) |
| 7. | Remove the rear muffler.
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| 8. | Loosen the mounting bolts and
then remove the rear cross member (A) from the frame.
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| 9. | Installation is the reverse of removal. |
Trailing Arm. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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Suspension System. Tires/Wheels. Tire. Repair procedures
Tire wear
1.
Measure the tread depth of the
tires.
Tread depth [limit] : 1.6
mm (0.063 in.)
2.
If the remaining tread depth
(A) is less ...
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Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to
have your whe ...
Crash Pad. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Main crash pad assembly
2. Side speaker grille [LH]
3. Airbag blanking cover
4. Side speaker grille [RH]
5. Center speaker grille
6. Crash pad side cover [ ...
Refrigerant line. Components and Components Location
Component Location
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