Kia Optima: Replacement
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Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front
wheel & tire. |
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Disconnect the stabilizer link
(B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
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| 3. |
Remove the split pin and castle
nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.
Tightening torque :
34.3 ~ 44.1N.m(3.5 ~ 4.5kgf.m, 25.7 ~ 32.5lb-ft)
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| 4. |
Loosen the bolt & nut and then
remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
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| 5. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then
disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering
gear box.
Tightening torque :29.4
~ 34.3N.m (3.0 ~ 3.5kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 25.7lb-ft)
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Keep in the neutral-range
to prevent damage of the clock spring inner cable when you
handle the steering wheel. |
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Do not use the
bolt again. |
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| 6. |
Remove the under cover (A).
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| 7. |
Loosen the bolt (A) & nut (B)
and then remove the roll rod stopper.
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 127.5N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)
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| 8. |
Disconnect the muffler rubber
hanger (A).
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| 9. |
Loosen the bolts & nuts and then
remove the sub frame (A).
Tightening torqueSub frame
mounting bolts & nuts:
156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)Sub frame
stay bolts & nuts:
44.1 ~ 58.8N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4lb-ft)
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| 10. |
Remove the stabilizer bar. |
| 11. |
Loosen the bolt and then remove
the steering gear box (A).
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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| 12. |
Installation is the reverse of
the removal. |
1.
Remove the dust packing & cap
(A) from the pinion housing.
2.
Loosen the lock nut and then
remove the tie rod end (B) and lock nut (A) from the tie rod ...
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Removal
1.
Remove the mirror wiring cover
(A).
2.
Disconnect the mirror connector
(B) and remove the mounting screw (A).
3.
Slide the ...
SS-B Solenoid Valve(ON/OFF). Description and Operation
Description
SS-B solenoid valve is attached to the valve body and is an on/off solenoid valve
that is used to change gears. SS-B Solenoid valve(ON/OFF) is installed at valve
body.
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Disassembly