Kia Optima: Rear Suspension System / Rear Assist Armature
Repair procedures
| Removal |
| 1. |
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel") |
| 3. |
Loosen the bolt and nut and then remove the rear assist arm (A).
|
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. |
| 2. |
Check the rear assist arm for deformation. |
| 3. |
Check for all bolts and nuts. |
| Installation |
| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 2. |
Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment") |
Rear Lower Arm
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel") ...
Trailing Arm
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel") ...
Other information:
Kia Optima DL3 2019-2021 Owner's Manual: Instrument Cluster Control
Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination The brightness of the instrument panel illumination is changed by pressing the illumination control button (“+” or “-”) when the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is ON, or the taillights are turned on. If you hold the illumina ...
Kia Optima DL3 2019-2021 Owner's Manual: Highway driving
Tires Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pressures will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires. Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may result in reduced traction or tire failure. Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure shown ...