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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| 2. |
Remove the wheel speed sensor
(B) from the front strut assembly by loosening mounting bolts (A).
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| 3. |
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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| 4. |
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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| 5. |
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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| 6. |
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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Disassembly