Kia Optima: Rear Cross Member. Repair procedures
Replacement
| 1. | Remove the rear wheel & tire.
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| 2. | Remove the rear lower arm. (Refer to lower arm) |
| 3. | Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to rear shock absorber) |
| 4. | Remove the rear upper arm. (Refer to rear upper arm) |
| 5. | Remove the trailing arm.
(Refer to trailing arm) |
| 6. | Remove the rear assist arm. (Refer to rear assist arm) |
| 7. | Remove the rear muffler.
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| 8. | Loosen the mounting bolts and
then remove the rear cross member (A) from the frame.
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| 9. | Installation is the reverse of removal. |
Trailing Arm. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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Suspension System. Tires/Wheels. Tire. Repair procedures
Tire wear
1.
Measure the tread depth of the
tires.
Tread depth [limit] : 1.6
mm (0.063 in.)
2.
If the remaining tread depth
(A) is less ...
See also:
Connector Terminal Function
1.
Connector terminal
2.
Terminal Function
Housing
Pin
Function
Wire color
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Trailer Towing
We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing. ...
Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at
the frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation ...