Kia Optima: Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm
Repair procedures
1. |
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
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2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")
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3. |
Remove the under cover (A).
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4. |
Loosen the nut (A) and remove trailing arm (B) from rear axle.
Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
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5. |
Loosen the fastener (A) and the bracket mounting bolt (B) and remove
the rear wheel speed sensor line (C) from the trailing arm.
Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
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6. |
Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and remove the trailing arm (B).
Tightening torque :
117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb-ft)
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1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check the trailing arm for deformation.
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3. |
Check for all bolts and nuts.
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1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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2. |
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.
Loosen the bolt and nut (A) and then disconnect the rear stabilizer link
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Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Engine Control Module (ECM)
Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal function
ECM Terminal Function
[Connector A]
Pin
Function
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Always observe the following:
Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After vehicle has been parked
for at least three hours or hasn't been driven more than 1.6 km (1 mile) since
startup.)
Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pressure of
other tires.
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