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

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| 5. |
Disconnect the parking brake
cable (A) from the rear brake assembly. (Refer to BR group - "Parking
brake system)

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


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| 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)
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| 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)
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| 9. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
1.
Check the bushing for wear and
deterioration.
2.
Check for all bolts and nut.
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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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