Kia Optima: Tires/Wheels / Wheel
Repair procedures
1. |
Remove the wheel and tire (A).
[Front]

[Rear]

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1. |
Install the wheel and tire (A).
[Front]

[Rear]

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Hub Nut Tightening
Sequence
1. |
Tighten the hub nuts as follows.
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should be checked
using a torque wrench.
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Run out inspection
2. |
Measure the wheel Run-out by using a dial indicator as illustration below.
Run-out
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Aluminum
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Radial mm (in.)
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Below 0.3 (0.0118)
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Radial mm (in.)
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Below 0.3 (0.0118)
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3. |
If measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the wheel.

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