Kia Optima: Replacement
| 1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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| 2. |
Remove wheel nuts, rear wheel
and tire from rear hub.
Tightening torque:88.2
~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the wheel nuts when removing the rear
wheel and tire. |
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| 3. |
Loosen the mount screw and then
brake disc (A).
Tightening torque:4.9 ~
6.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.0 lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Loosen the rear upper arm and
then remove the rear upper arm (A).
Tightening torque:137.2
~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
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| 5. |
Remove the brake caliper mounting
bolts , and then hold the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire as shown
in the illustration.
Tightening torque:78.4
~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
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| 6. |
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor
connector (A).
Tightening torque:6.8 ~
10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 2.8 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)
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| 7. |
Disconnect the parking cable
mounting clip, remove the parking cable (A). (Refer to BR group - "Parking
brake cable")
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| 8. |
Loosen the trailing arm mounting
bolt, and then remove the trailing arm (A).
Tightening torque:44.1
~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.7 lb-ft)
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| 9. |
Loosen the assist arm mounting
nut and then remove the assist arm (A).
Tightening torque:44.1
~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.7 lb-ft)
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| 10. |
Loosen the lower arm (A) and
rear strut (B) mounting bolts and remove the knuckle assembly (C).
Tightening torque:Lower
arm : 137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
Strut : 137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
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| 11. |
Loosen the hub bearing mounting,
and then remove the hub bearing from knuckle (A).
Tightening torque:78.4
~ 88.2 N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 65.0 lb-ft)
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| 12. |
Install in the reverse order
of removal. |
1.
Check the hub for cracks and
the splines for wear.
2.
Check the brake disc for scoring
and damage.
3.
Check the rear axle carrier for
cracks.
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Removal
1.
Remove the following items;
A.
Engine cover.
B.
Air cleaner assembly
and air duct (A). (Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in ...
Inspection
Battery Diagnostic Flow
Vehicle parasitic current inspection
1.
Turn the all electric devices OFF, and then turn
the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Close ...
Automatic heating and air conditioning
The automatic climate control system is controlled by simply setting the desired
temperature.
The Full Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) system automatically controls the
heating and cooling ...
Inspection