Kia Optima: Suspension System / Rear Suspension System

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System

Components and components location

Components and Components Location

1. Trailing arm
2. Rear shock absorber
3. Rear suspension
4. Rear stabilizer bar

5. Rear upper arm
6. Rear assist arm
7. Rear lower arm
8. Rear axle assembly

Sub Frame

Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the (-) battery terminal. 2. Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the universal joint (B). Tig ...

Rear Shock Absorber

Components and components location Components Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the rear ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Recommended cold tire inflation pressures

All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked when the tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1.6 km (1 mile). Recommended pressures must be maintained for the best ride, top vehicle handling, and minimu ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

Description and operation Description The electronic parking brake (EPB) is different from existing parking systems which operated with the brake pedal or the lever type. The EPB system sends the signal to the ECU when a driver operates the EPB switch. The ECU operates the EPB ac ...