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:
Description and operation
Description
Automatic transaxle control system relies on various measurements to determine
the current control status and determine the necessary compensation values. These
values are used to control the actuators and achieve the desired control output.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Main crash pad assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat- ...