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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Other information:
Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual: Seat warmer
■ Front seat The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the front passenger's seat. During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat wa ...
Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual: Collision Warning (1st warning)
This warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime. Additionally, some vehicle system intervention occurs by the engine management system to help decelerate the vehicle. - Your vehicle speed may decelerate moderately. - The FCA system limitedly controls the brakes to preemp ...
