Kia Optima: Cylinder Block / Rear Oil Seal
Components and components location

Repair procedures
1. |
Remove the automatic transaxle.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle")
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2. |
Remove the drive plate.
(Refer to Cylinder Block – “Drive Plate”)
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3. |
Remove the rear oil seal (A).

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4. |
Install a new rear oil seal.
(1) |
Apply engine oil on the edge of new oil seal.
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(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.

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5. |
Install the other parts reverse order of removal.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Adapter plate
2. Drive plate
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Piston ring
2. Snap ring
3. Piston pin
4. Piston
5. Connecting rod
6. Connecting rod upper bearing
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
Place the car on a flat surface and check whether the body and trunk
lid are well-aligned.
2.
After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk
lid by moving it up and down or from si ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Inside rear view mirror
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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