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

Troubleshooting

Trouble Symptom
 Probable cause
 Remedy
Vehicle pulls to one side
 Scoring of driveshaft ball joint
 Replace
Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing
 Replace
Defective front suspension and steering
 Adjustment or Replace
Vibration
 Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft
 Replace
Driveshaft rattle and hub serration
 Replace
Wear, rattle or scratching of wheel bearing
 Replace
Shimmy
 Defective wheel balance
 Adjustment or Replace
Defective front suspension and steering
 Adjustment or Replace
Excessive noise
 Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft
 Replace
Rattle of driveshaft and worn hub splines
 Replace
Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing
 Replace
Loose hub nut
 Adjustment or Replace
Defective front suspension and steering
 Adjustment or Replace


Special Service Tools
Special tools Tool(Number and Name) Illustration Use 09495 - 3P100 Band installer Installation of hook type boot band. ...

Front Axle Assembly
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Replacement
Front brake pads 1. Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way. Tightening torque:21.6 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft) ...

Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Audio unit 2. Midrange speaker 3. External amplifier 4. Glass antenna (AM/FM) 5. Front door speaker 6. Rear door speaker 7. Woofer spe ...

Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 7,500 miles (12000 km) or sooner if irregular wear develops. During rotation, check the tires for correct balance. When ro ...

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