Kia Optima: Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm
Repair procedures
| Removal |
| 1. |
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel") |
| 3. |
Remove the under cover (A).
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| 4. |
Loosen the nut (A) and remove trailing arm (B) from rear axle.
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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.
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| 6. |
Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and remove the trailing arm (B).
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| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. |
| 2. |
Check the trailing arm for deformation. |
| 3. |
Check for all bolts and nuts. |
| Installation |
| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 2. |
Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment") |
Rear Assist Armature
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel") ...
Rear Stabilizer Bar
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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