Kia Optima DL3: Chassis / Drive Shafts and Boots

Repair procedures

Inspection

Drive shaft

1.

Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage

    Repair procedures Inspection Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force.

    Repair procedures Inspection Steering Wheel Play Inspection 1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

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    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Rear Glass Defogger Printed Heater

    Repair procedures Inspection    • Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to prevent damaging the heater line. Apply pressure on the tin foil with hand and move the tin foil along the grid line to check for open circ

    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Air Conditioning System

    General safety information and caution Instructions (R-134a) When Handling Refrigerant 1. R-134a liquid refrigerant is highly volatile. A drop on the skin of your hand could result in localized frostbite. When handling the refrigerant, be sure to wear gloves.

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