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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See also:
Don't let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and interfere
with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically chec ...
Inspection
1.
Check the hub for cracks and
the splines for wear.
2.
Check the brake disc for scoring
and damage.
3.
Check the knuckle for cracks
4. ...
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
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A hot exhaust system can ignite flamable items under your vehicle. Do not park
the vehicle over or near flamable objects, such as dry grass, paper, leaves, etc.
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