Kia Optima: Removal
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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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel
& tire. |
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2. |
Loosen the bolt & nut and then
remove the rear upper arm (A) with the rear axle.
Tightening torque:137.3~156.9N.m(14.0~16.0Kgf.m,
101.3~115.7lb-ft)
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3. |
Set up the transmission jack
(A) under the lower arm (B).

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4. |
Loosen the bolt & nut and then
remove the rear upper arm (A) with the rear axle.
Tightening torque:137.3~156.9N.m(14.0~16.0Kgf.m,
101.3~115.7lb-ft)
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When removing
the bolt, remove the upper arm in no-load condition by using
the transmission jack. |
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5. |
Loosen the bolt & nut and then
remove the rear upper arm (A) with the sub frame.
Tightening torque:156.9~176.5N.m(16.0~18.0Kgf.m,
115.7~130.2lb-ft)
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When removing
the bolt, remove the upper arm in no-load condition by using
the transmission jack. |
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1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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