Kia Optima: Reassembly
| 1. |
Install the hub bearing to the
knuckle assembly.
| (1) |
Lay the knuckle assembly
(A) on press. |
| (2) |
Lay a new hub bearing
upon the knuckle assembly (A). |
| (3) |
Lay a suitable adapter
(B) upon the hub bearing. |
| (4) |
Install the hub bearing
to the knuckle assembly by using press. |

| -
|
Do not press
against the inner race of the hub bearing because that can
cause damage to the bearing assembly. |
| -
|
Always use a
new wheel bearing assembly. |
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| 2. |
Install the hub assembly to the
knuckle assembly.
| (1) |
Lay the hub assembly
(A) upon a suitable adapter . |
| (2) |
Lay the knuckle assembly
(B) upon the hub assembly (A). |
| (3) |
Lay a suitable adapter
(C) upon the hub bearing. |
| (4) |
Install the hub assembly
(A) to the knuckle assembly (B) by using press. |

|
Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because that
can cause damage to the bearing assembly. |
|
| 3. |
Install the snap ring (A).

|
1.
Remove the snap ring (A).
2.
Remove the hub assembly from
the knuckle assembly.
(1)
Install the front knuckle
assembly (A) on press.
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the head lamp assembly.
(Refer to the head lamp)
3.
Remove the head lamp leveling
ac ...
Specifications
Description
Specifications
Limit
General
Type
In-line, DOHC
Number of cylinders
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Installation
•
Install the component with the specified
torques.
•
Note that internal d ...