Kia Optima: Specification - Specifications - General Information - Driveshaft and axle - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Specification

Engine
T/M
Joint type
Max. permissible angle
Outer
Inner
Outer
Inner
Gasoline 2.0 T-GDI
A/T
BJ#104
TJ#100
45°
21°
Gasoline 2.4 GDI
M/T
BJ#95
TJ#95
45°
21°
A/T
BJ#95
TJ#95
45°
21°

Tightening torque
Item
N.m
kgf.m
Ib.ft
Front
Wheel nut
88.2 ~ 107.8
9.0 ~ 11.0
65.0 ~ 79.5
Driveshaft castle nut
215.7 ~ 254.9
22.0 ~ 26.0
159.1 ~ 188.0
Strut assembly lower mounting bolt
156.9 ~ 176.5
16.0 ~ 18.0
115.7 ~ 130.2
Brake caliper mounting bolt
78.4 ~ 98.0
8.0 ~ 10.0
57.8 ~ 72.3
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt
6.8 ~ 10.7
0.7 ~ 1.1
5.0 ~ 7.9
Brake disc mounting bolt
4.9 ~ 5.8
0.5 ~ 0.6
3.6 ~ 4.3
Lower ball joint mounting bolt
98.0 ~ 117.6
10.0 ~ 12.0
72.3 ~ 86.7
Tie rod end ball joint nut
34.3 ~ 44.0
3.5 ~ 4.5
25.3 ~ 32.5
Rear
Wheel nut
88.2 ~ 107.8
9.0 ~ 11.0
65.0 ~ 79.5
Shock absorber upper mounting bolt
137.2 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.2 ~ 115.7
Shock absorber lower mounting nut
137.2 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.2 ~ 115.7
Brake caliper mounting bolt
78.4 ~ 98.0
8.0 ~ 10.0
57.8 ~ 72.3
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt
6.8 ~ 10.7
0.7 ~ 1.1
5.0 ~ 7.9
Brake disc mounting bolt
4.9 ~ 5.8
0.5 ~ 0.6
3.6 ~ 4.3
Hub assembly mounting bolt
78.4 ~ 88.2
8.0 ~ 9.0
57.8 ~ 65.0
Upper arm ball joint mounting nut
137.2 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.2 ~ 115.7
Lower arm mounting bolt
137.2 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.2 ~ 115.7
Assist arm ball joint mounting nut
44.1 ~ 53.9
4.5 ~ 5.5
32.5 ~ 39.7
Trailing arm mounting bolt
44.1 ~ 53.9
4.5 ~ 5.5
32.5 ~ 39.7


Specifications
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