Kia Optima: Specifications - General Information - Suspension System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2024 Service ManualKia Optima: Specifications

Specifications

Front Suspension
Item
Specification
Suspension type
MacPherson Strut
Shock absorber
Type
H.P.D
Coil spring
Gasoline 2.0 T-GDI
Free Height [I.D. color]
297.6mm (11.7165 in.) [Yellow - Blue]
Gasoline 2.4 GDI
Free Height [I.D. color]
296.3mm (11.6653 in.) [Yellow - White]

Rear Suspension

Item
Specification
Suspension type
Multi Link-sporty
Shock absorber
Type
H.P.D
Coil spring
Gasoline 2.0 T-GDI
Free Height [I.D. color]
309.9mm (12.2008 in.) [Pink - White]
Gasoline 2.4 GDI
Free Height [I.D. color]
313.9mm (12.3582 in.) [Pink - Green]

Wheel & Tire

Item
Specification
Wheel
Aluminum
6.5J * 16
6.5J * 17
7.5J * 18
Steel
6.5J * 16
Tire
205/65 R16
215/55 R17
225/45 R18
Tire pressure
2.3 kg/cm (33psi)

Wheel Alignment

Item
Specification
Front
Rear
Toe-in
Total
0.16°±0.2°
0.17±0.2°
Individual
0.08°±0.1°
0.085°±0.1°
Camber angle
-0.8°±0.5° (LH), -0.1°±0.5° (RH)
-1.0°±0.5°
Caster angle
4.44°±0.5°
-
King-pin angle
12.73°±0.5°
-
Ride height
389±10mm
388±10mm

Tightening Torque

Front Suspension
Item
Tightening torque (kgf.m)
Nm
kgf.m
lb-ft
Hub nuts
88.3 ~ 107.9
9.0 ~ 11.0
65.1 ~ 79.6
Strut assembly to knuckle
156.9 ~ 176.5
16.0 ~ 18.0
115.7 ~ 130.2
Strut assembly lock nut
53.9 ~ 68.6
5.5 ~ 7.0
39.8 ~ 50.6
Stabilizer link to strut assembly
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Lower arm to sub frame (Front)
117.7 ~ 137.3
12.0 ~14.0
86.8 ~ 101.3
Lower arm to sub frame (Rear)
137.3 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~16.0
101.3 ~ 115.7
Lower arm to knuckle
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Stabilizer bar to stabilizer link
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~ 12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Stabilizer bracket mounting bolts
44.1 ~ 53.9
4.5 ~ 5.5
32.5 ~ 39.8
Cross member to body
156.9 ~ 176.5
16.0 ~ 18.0
115.7 ~ 130.2
Tie rod end castle nut
34.3 ~ 44.1
3.5 ~ 4.5
25.7 ~ 32.5
Universal joint to pinion of steering gear
29.4 ~ 34.3
3.0 ~ 3.5
21.7 ~ 25.7

Rear Suspension
Item
Tightening torque (kgf.m)
Nm
kgf.m
lb-ft
Hub nuts
88.3 ~ 107.9
9.0 ~ 11.0
65.1 ~ 79.6
Trailing arm to body
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Trailing arm to knuckle
34.3 ~ 53.9
3.5 ~ 5.5
25.3 ~ 39.8
Assist arm to sub frame
107.9 ~ 117.7
11.0 ~ 12.0
79.6 ~ 86.8
Assist arm to knuckle
44.1 ~ 53.9
4.5 ~ 5.5
32.5 ~ 39.8
Lower arm to sub frame
117.7 ~ 137.3
12.0 ~14.0
86.8 ~ 101.3
Lower arm to knuckle
137.3 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.3 ~ 115.7
Upper arm to sub frame
137.3 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.3 ~ 115.7
Upper arm to knuckle
137.3 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.3 ~ 115.7
Shock absorber to frame
49.0 ~ 63.7
5.0 ~ 6.5
36.2 ~ 47.0
Shock absorber to knuckle
137.3 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.3 ~ 115.7
Stabilizer bar to stabilizer link
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~ 12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Stabilizer bar to sub frame
44.1 ~ 53.9
4.5 ~ 5.5
32.5 ~ 39.8
Sub frame mounting bolt & nut
156.9 ~ 176.5
16.0 ~ 18.0
115.7 ~ 130.2


General Information
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Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools Tool (Number and Name) Illustration Use 09546-26000 Strut spring compressor Compression of coil s ...

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Removal
1. Remove the front wheel and tire. Tightening torque:88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft) 2. Remove the front wheel spee ...

Chart 5
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. ✽ NOTICE To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint ...

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