Kia Optima: Tires and wheels / Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
CAUTION - Wheel weight
Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only
approved wheel weights.
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check tire pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are properly i ...
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear Indicator (A) will appear as a solid
band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Water pump pulley
2. Water pump
3. Water pump gasket
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Drain the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
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Components and components location
Components
1. Front - right (FR)
2. Rear - left (RL)
3. Rear - right (RR)
4. Front - left (FL)
5. MC2
6. MC1
7. ESP control module (HECU)
8. Bracket
Repair procedures
Removal
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