Kia Optima DL3: Tires/Wheels / Wheel

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Suspension System / Tires/Wheels / Wheel

Repair procedures

Removal
1.

Remove the wheel and tire (A).

[Front]

[Rear]
Installation
1.

Install the wheel and tire (A).

[Front]

[Rear]

Hub Nut Tightening Sequence

1.

Tighten the hub nuts as follows.

Tightening torque :

107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)

  

When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should be checked using a torque wrench.

Run out inspection

1.

Jack up the vehicle.

2.

Measure the wheel Run-out by using a dial indicator as illustration below.

Run-out
Aluminum
Radial mm (in.)
Below 0.3 (0.0118)
Radial mm (in.)
Below 0.3 (0.0118)

3.

If measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the wheel.

    Repair procedures Tire Wear    • Using tires and wheels other than the recommended sizes can cause unusual handling characteristics and poor vehicle control, resulting in a serious accident.

    Repair procedures Front Wheel Alignment    • When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment to inspect the front wheel alignment, always position the vehicle on a level surface with the front wheels facing straight ahead.

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