Kia Optima: Removal
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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. |
Set up the transmission jack
(A) under the lower arm (B).
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| 3. |
Loosen the nut and then remove
the rear stabilizer link (A) from the lower arm and subframe.
Tightening torque:98.1
~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Loosen the bolt & nut and then
remove the rear lower 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 lower arm (A) from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:107.9~117.7N.m(11.0~12.0Kgf.m,
79.6~86.8lb-ft)
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When removing
the bolt, remove the lower arm in no-load condition by using
the transmission jack. |
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1.
Check the bushing for wear and
deterioration.
2.
Check the rear lower arm for
deformation.
3.
Check the coil spring and spring
pad for deterior ...
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Adjustment
Inspect Glass Alignment
1.
Check for abnormal noise or bending
during operation.
2.
With the sunroof fully closed,
check for water leakage.
3.
The roof ...
Inspection
Battery Diagnostic Flow
Vehicle parasitic current inspection
1.
Turn the all electric devices OFF, and then turn
the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Close ...
Check Fuses
A blade type fuse test taps provided to allow checking the fuse itself without
removing if from the fuse box. The fuse is good if the test lamp lights up when
one lead is connected to the test tap ...
Inspection