Kia Optima: Rear Suspension System / Rear Stabilizer Bar
Repair procedures
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Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
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Loosen the bolt and nut (A) and then disconnect the rear stabilizer link
from the rear lower arm.
Tightening torque :
58.8 - 68.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 50.6 lb-ft)
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When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of
stabilizer bar link.
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Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
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Loosen the bolt and then remove the stabilizer bar (A).
Tightening torque :
44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb-ft)
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Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.
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Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
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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
Replacement
1.
Remove the front seat belt retractor.
(Refer to Front Seat Belt - "Front Seat Belt Retractor")
2.
Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the height adjust (A).
Tightening torque :
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Repair procedures
Removal
Interior Antenna 1
1.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.
Remove the surround view monitor (SVM) unit.
(Refer to Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) - "Surround View Monitor
(SVM) Unit")
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