Kia Optima Hybrid: Driveshaft and axle / Specifications
| Specification |
| Engine | T/M | Joint type | Max. permissible angle | ||
| Outer | Inner | Outer | Inner | ||
| Gasoline 2.4 | M/T | BJ#95 | TJ#95 | 45° | 21° |
| A/T | BJ#95 | TJ#95 | 45° | 21° | |
| Tightening torque |
| Item | N.m | kgf.m | Ib.ft | |
| Front | Wheel nut | 88.2 ~ 107.8 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.0 ~ 79.5 |
| Driveshaft castle nut | 215.7 ~ 254.9 | 22.0 ~ 26.0 | 159.1 ~ 188.0 | |
| Strut assembly lower mounting bolt | 156.9 ~ 176.5 | 16.0 ~ 18.0 | 115.7 ~ 130.2 | |
| Brake caliper mounting bolt | 78.4 ~ 98.0 | 8.0 ~ 10.0 | 57.8 ~ 72.3 | |
| Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 6.8 ~ 10.7 | 0.7 ~ 1.1 | 5.0 ~ 7.9 | |
| Brake disc mounting bolt | 4.9 ~ 5.8 | 0.5 ~ 0.6 | 3.6 ~ 4.3 | |
| Lower ball joint mounting bolt | 98.0 ~ 117.6 | 10.0 ~ 12.0 | 72.3 ~ 86.7 | |
| Tie rod end ball joint nut | 34.3 ~ 44.0 | 3.5 ~ 4.5 | 25.3 ~ 32.5 | |
| Rear | Wheel nut | 88.2 ~ 107.8 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.0 ~ 79.5 |
| Shock absorber upper mounting bolt | 49.0 ~ 63.7 | 5.0 ~ 6.5 | 36.2 ~ 47.0 | |
| Shock absorber lower mounting nut | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| Brake caliper mounting bolt | 78.4 ~ 98.0 | 8.0 ~ 10.0 | 57.8 ~ 72.3 | |
| Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 6.8 ~ 10.7 | 0.7 ~ 1.1 | 5.0 ~ 7.9 | |
| Brake disc mounting bolt | 4.9 ~ 5.8 | 0.5 ~ 0.6 | 3.6 ~ 4.3 | |
| Hub assembly mounting bolt | 58.8 ~ 68.6 | 6.0 ~ 7.0 | 43.3 ~ 50.6 | |
| Upper arm ball joint mounting nut | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| Lower arm mounting bolt | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| Assist arm ball joint mounting nut | 78.5 ~ 88.3 | 8.0 ~ 9.0 | 57.9 ~ 65.1 | |
| Trailing arm mounting bolt | 44.1 ~ 53.9 | 4.5 ~ 5.5 | 32.5 ~ 39.7 | |
| Lubricants |
| Engine | Lubricants | Quantity | |
| Front driveshaft | BJ#95 | GRB006 (UREA) | 105g |
| TJ#95 | SH06-VX21(UREA) | 145g | |
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