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. |
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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| 4. |
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 ...
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Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section, several
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Inhibitor Switch. Specifications
Specifications
▷ Type: Combination of output signals from 4 terminals
Power supply (V)
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Output type
Combination of output signals
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Windshield defrosting and defogging
WARNING - Windshield heating
Do not use the or
position during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air
and the windshield could ...
Disassembly