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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Owner’s responsibility
✽ NOTICE
Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordan ...
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on your steering wheel. Check the horn
regularly to be sure it operates properly.
✽ NOTICE
To sound the horn, press the area indicated by the horn ...
Repair procedures
Operation and Leakage Check
Check all of the following items:
Component
Procedure
Brake Booster (A)
Check brake operation by applying the brakes durin ...