Kia Optima: Trailing Arm. Repair procedures - Rear Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Trailing Arm. Repair procedures

Replacement

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)


Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.
2. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A) from the rear axle.

Tightening torque:

137.3 ~ 156.9N.m(14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)


3. Loosen the bolt and then remove the rear caliper (A).

Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 58.8N.m (5.0 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 43.4lb-ft)


4. Loosen the screw and then remove the rear disc (A).

5. Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) from the rear brake assembly.

(Refer to BR group - "Parking brake system)

6. Loosen the parking brake cable bracket bolt (A) & height sensor bracket bolt (B).

7. Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A) from the rear axle.

Tightening torque:

44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)


8. Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A) from the frame.

Tightening torque:

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)


9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Inspection
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. 2. Check for all bolts and nut. ...

Rear Cross Member. Repair procedures
Replacement 1. 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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