Kia Optima: Disassembly

Installation

1. Hold the timing chain, and place the intake CVVT & camshaft assembly. 2. Place the exhaust CVVT & camshaft assembly after releasing the ratchet of the timi ...

Reassembly

1. Reassemble the CVVT assembly (A) and camshaft (B). Tightening torque :53.9 ~ 63.7N.m (5.5 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 39.7 ~ 47.0lb-ft) ...

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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) ...

Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the ignition switch will illuminate for your convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light will go off immediately when the igni ...

Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your Kia, make sure they are radial tires of the same size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s handling i ...