Kia Optima: Replacement
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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. |
Loosen the bolt & nut and then
disconnect the shock absorber (A) from 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. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and
then remove the shock absorber (A).
Tightening torque:49.0
~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Don't reuse rear shock absorber upper self-locking nut. |
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1.
Check the rubber parts for wear
and deterioration.
2.
Compress and extend the piston
rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound
du ...
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Inspection
1.
Ignition "ON".
2.
Turn on the head lamp switch.
3.
Check for operation. If the aim
of the head lamps changes smoothly when the head lamp leve ...
Inspection