Kia Optima: Rear Suspension System / Rear Assist Armature
Repair procedures
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Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
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Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")
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Loosen the bolt and nut and then remove the rear assist arm (A).
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To remove the bolt, install the transmission jack under
the lower arm and remove it under no load.
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Before removing the rear assist arm, mark the position
and direction of the bolt and washer before changing.
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Tightening torque
Rear carrier : 137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 -
115.7 lb-ft)
Rear sub frame : 107.8 - 117.6 N.m (11.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 79.5 -
86.8 lb-ft)
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Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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Check the rear assist arm for deformation.
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3. |
Check for all bolts and nuts.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel") ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.
Remove the lcense lamp (A) by pressing the hook.
3.
Disconnect the lcense lamp connector (A).
Installation
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OFF mode
Press the front blower OFF button to turn off the front air climate control system.
However, you can still operate the mode and air intake buttons as long as the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Climate information screen selection
Press the climate information screen selec ...