Kia Optima: Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm
Repair procedures
1. |
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
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2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")
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3. |
Remove the under cover (A).
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4. |
Loosen the nut (A) and remove trailing arm (B) from rear axle.
Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
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5. |
Loosen the fastener (A) and the bracket mounting bolt (B) and remove
the rear wheel speed sensor line (C) from the trailing arm.
Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
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6. |
Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and remove the trailing arm (B).
Tightening torque :
117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb-ft)
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1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check the trailing arm for deformation.
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3. |
Check for all bolts and nuts.
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1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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2. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel") ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Loosen the bolt and nut (A) and then disconnect the rear stabilizer link
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
1.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight
ahead.
2.
Measure the distance that the steering wheel can be turned without moving
the fron ...
Description and operation
Description
Evaporative Emission Control System prevents fuel vapor stored in fuel tank from
vaporizing into the atmosphere. When the fuel evaporates in the fuel tank, the vapor
passes through vent hoses or tubes to canister filled with charcoal. The canis ...