Kia Optima: Replacement
| 1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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| 2. |
Remove wheel nuts, front wheel
and tire from front hub.
Tightening torque:88.2
~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the wheel nuts when removing the front
wheel and tire. |
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| 3. |
Remove the brake caliper mounting
bolts , and then hold the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.
Tightening torque:78.4
~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Remove driveshaft nut (A) from
the front hub when applying the brake.
Tightening torque:215.7
~ 254.9 N.m (22.0 ~ 26.0 kgf.m, 159.1 ~ 188.0 lb-ft)
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After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and
hammer as shown in the illustration below. |
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| 5. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint
(A) from the knuckle.
| (1) |
Remove the split pin
(C). |
| (2) |
Remove the castle nut
(B).
Tightening torque:
34.3 ~ 44.0 N.m (3.5 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)
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| 6. |
Loosen the mount bolt and then
remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from knuckle.
Tightening torque:6.8 ~
10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)
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| 7. |
Loosen the bolt & nut and then
remove the knuckle from the strut assembly (A).
Tightening torque:156.9
~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
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| 8. |
Disconnect the driveshaft (A)
from the front hub assembly.
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| 9. |
Insert a pry bar between the
transaxle case and joint case, and separate the driveshaft (A) from the
transaxle case.
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Use a pry bar
(A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint. |
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Do not insert
the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the
oil seal. |
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Do not pull the
driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside
the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a
damaged bearing. |
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Plug the hole
of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination. |
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Support the driveshaft
properly. |
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Replace the retainer
ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle
case. |
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| 10. |
Install in the reverse order
of removal. |
| 1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
|
| 2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire
from front hub.
Tightening torque:88.2
~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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|
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front
wheel and tire. |
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| 3. |
Remove the brake caliper mounting
bolts , and then place the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.
Tightening torque:78.4
~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint
(A) from the knuckle.
| (1) |
Remove the split pin
(B). |
| (2) |
Remove the castle nut
(C). |
Tightening torque:34.3
~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)
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| 5. |
Loosen the mount bolt and then
remove the wheel speed sensor (B) from knuckle (A).
Tightening torque:6.8 ~
10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)
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| 6. |
Remove driveshaft coking nut
(A) from the front hub under applying the break.
Tightening torque:196.1
~ 254.9 N.m (20.0 ~ 26.0 kgf.m, 144.6 ~ 188.0 lb-ft)
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The rear hub
lock nut should be replaced with new ones. |
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After installation
lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as
shown in the illustration below. |
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| 7. |
Remove the strut assembly (A)
from the knuckle.
Tightening torque:98.0
~ 117.6 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7 lb-ft)
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| 8. |
Disconnect the driveshaft (A)
from the front hub assembly.
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| 9. |
Remove the driveshaft cover (A).
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| 10. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and
then remove the inner shaft (A) & driveshaft assembly (B).
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| 11. |
Disconnect the driveshaft (A)
from inner shaft (B).
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| 12. |
Install in the reverse order
of removal.
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Use a pry bar
(A) being careful not to damage the transaxle and joint. |
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|
Do not insert
the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the
oil seal. |
| •
|
Do not pull the
driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside
the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a
damaged bearing. |
| •
|
Plug the hole
of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination. |
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Support the driveshaft
properly. |
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Replace the retainer
ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle
case.
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1.
Check the driveshaft boots for
damage and deterioration.
2.
Check the driveshaft spline for
wear or damage.
3.
Check that there is no water
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