Kia Optima DL3: Cylinder Block / Rear Oil Seal

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cylinder Block / Rear Oil Seal

Components and components location

Components

1. Rear Oil Seal

Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Remove the automatic transaxle. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle")

2.	Remove the drive plate. (Refer to Cylinder Block – “Drive Plate”)

3.	Remove the rear oil seal (A).

Install a new rear oil seal.

(1)	Apply engine oil on the edge of new oil seal.

(2)	Using SST (09231-H1100, 09214-2E000) and a hammer, tap in the oil seal (A) until the SST face is aligned with the cylinder block assembly rear face.

5.	Install the other parts reverse order of removal.

❮Drive plate

Components and components location Components 1. Adapter plate 2. Drive plate Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1.

Piston and Connecting Rod❯

Components and components location Components 1. Piston ring 2. Snap ring 3. Piston pin 4. Piston 5. Connecting rod 6.

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