Kia Optima: Replacement
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Remove the front 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 to the hub bolts when removing the front
wheel & tire. |
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Remove the wheel speed sensor
(B) from the front strut assembly by loosening mounting bolts (A).
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Disconnect the stabilizer link
(B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:98.1
~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3~86.8lb-ft)
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Disconnect the front strut assembly
(A) from the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:156.9
~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
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Remove the front strut assembly
and then loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:53.9
~ 68.6N.m(5.5 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 50.6lb-ft)
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Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
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Using the special tool (09546-26000),
compress the coil spring (A).
Tightening torque:58.8
~ 68.6N.m(6.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6lb-ft)
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See also:
To unfasten the front lap/shoulder belt
Press the release button on the buckle and allow the belt to slowly retract.
WARNING - Front Safety Belts
The front seatbacks should always remain in a comfortable, upright position
whi ...
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended
that the tires be rotated
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
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Disassembly
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Do not disassemble the
BJ assembly.
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Special grease must be
applied to t ...
Disassembly