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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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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| 3. |
Remove the split pin and castle
nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.
Tightening torque :
34.3 ~ 44.1N.m(3.5 ~ 4.5kgf.m, 25.7 ~ 32.5lb-ft)
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then
remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
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| 5. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then
disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering
gear box.
Tightening torque :29.4
~ 34.3N.m (3.0 ~ 3.5kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 25.7lb-ft)
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Keep in the neutral-range
to prevent damage of the clock spring inner cable when you
handle the steering wheel. |
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Do not use the
bolt again. |
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| 6. |
Remove the under cover (A).
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| 7. |
Loosen the bolt (A) & nut (B)
and then remove the roll rod stopper.
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 127.5N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)
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| 8. |
Disconnect the muffler rubber
hanger (A).
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| 9. |
Loosen the bolts & nuts and then
remove the sub frame (A).
Tightening torqueSub frame
mounting bolts & nuts:
156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)Sub frame
stay bolts & nuts:
44.1 ~ 58.8N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4lb-ft)
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| 10. |
Remove the stabilizer bar. |
| 11. |
Loosen the bolt and then remove
the steering gear box (A).
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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| 12. |
Installation is the reverse of
the removal. |
1.
Remove the dust packing & cap
(A) from the pinion housing.
2.
Loosen the lock nut and then
remove the tie rod end (B) and lock nut (A) from the tie rod ...
See also:
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
After disconnecting the vapor hose from the PCV valve,
remove the PCV valve. Visually check for a collapsed vapor hose or hose
leaks.
2.
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Record your key number
The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should
you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate
the keys easily. Remove the b ...
Lumbar support
The lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the lumbar support switch on the
side of the drivers seat. Press the front portion of the switch to increase support,
or the rear portion of the sw ...
Disassembly