Kia Optima: Chassis / Suspension Ball Joints

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2022 Service and Repair Manual / Maintenance / Chassis / Suspension Ball Joints

Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Visually check to be sure that there are no flaws and cracks that may cause injury.

Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots

Repair procedures Inspection Steering Wheel Play Inspection 1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. ...

Suspension Mounting Bolts

Repair procedures Inspection Visually check the loose mount bolt. ...

Other information:

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2022 Owner's Manual: Back-up lamp bulb replacement

1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the cover. 3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle. 4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp (inside) connector. 5. Remove the rear combination lamp (inside) assembly from the body of the vehicle. 6. ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2022 Service and Repair Manual: Timing Chain

Components and components location Components 1. Intake camshaft 2. Exhaust camshaft 3. Intake CVVT assembly 4. Exhaust CVVT assembly 5. Timing chain 6. Timing chain tensioner arm 7. Timing chain tensioner 8. Timing chain guide ...