Kia Optima Hybrid: Suspension System / Specifications
Front Suspension
Item
| Specification
|
Suspension type
| MacPherson Strut
|
Shock absorber
| Type
| HPD (High Performance Damper)
|
Coil spring
| Free Height [I.D. color]
| 299.5mm (11.79 in.) [White - Yellow]
|
Rear Suspension
Item
| Specification
|
Suspension type
| Multi link
|
Shock absorber
| Type
| HPD (High Performance Damper)
|
Coil spring
| Free Height [I.D. color]
| 304.3mm (11.98 in.) [Gray - White]
|
307.2mm (12.09 in.) [Gray - Yellow]
|
Wheel & Tire
Item
| Specification
|
Wheel
| 6.5J * 16, 41 (Wheel off set)
|
6.5J * 17, 44 (Wheel off set)
|
Tire
| 205/ 65 R16 95H
|
P215/ 55 R17 93V
|
Tire pressure
| 205/ 65R16 95H
| 2.4kg/cm? (34psi)
|
P215/ 55R17 93V
| 2.4kg/cm? (34psi)
|
Wheel Alignment
Item
| Specification
|
Front
| Rear
|
Toe-in
| Total
| 0.16°±0.2°
| 0.17±0.2°
|
Individual
| 0.08°±0.1°
| 0.085°±0.1°
|
Camber angle
| -0.5°±0.5°
| -1.0°±0.5°
|
Caster angle
| 3.84°±0.5°
| -
|
King-pin angle
| 12.83°±0.5°
| -
|
Tightening Torque
Item
| Tightening torque (kgf.m)
|
Nm
| kgf.m
| lb-ft
|
Hub nuts
| 88.3 ~ 107.9
| 9.0 ~ 11.0
| 65.1 ~ 79.6
|
Strut assembly to knuckle
| 156.9 ~ 176.5
| 16.0 ~ 18.0
| 115.7 ~ 130.2
|
Strut assembly lock nut
| 53.9 ~ 73.5
| 5.5 ~ 7.5
| 39.8 ~ 54.2
|
Stabilizer link to strut assembly
| 98.1 ~ 117.7
| 10.0 ~12.0
| 72.3 ~ 86.8
|
Lower arm to sub frame (Front)
| 117.7 ~ 137.3
| 12.0 ~14.0
| 86.8 ~ 101.3
|
Lower arm to sub frame (Rear)
| 137.3 ~ 156.9
| 14.0 ~16.0
| 101.3 ~ 115.7
|
Lower arm to knuckle
| 98.1 ~ 117.7
| 10.0 ~12.0
| 72.3 ~ 86.8
|
Stabilizer bar to stabilizer link
| 98.1 ~ 117.7
| 10.0 ~ 12.0
| 72.3 ~ 86.8
|
Stabilizer bracket mounting bolts
| 44.1 ~ 53.9
| 4.5 ~ 5.5
| 32.5 ~ 39.8
|
Cross member to body
| 156.9 ~ 176.5
| 16.0 ~ 18.0
| 115.7 ~ 130.2
|
Cross member stay bolt
| 44.1 ~ 58.8
| 4.5 ~ 6.0
| 32.5 ~ 43.4
|
Tie rod end castle nut
| 34.3 ~ 44.1
| 3.5 ~ 4.5
| 25.7 ~ 32.5
|
Universal joint to pinion of steering gear
| 29.4 ~ 34.3
| 3.0 ~ 3.5
| 21.7 ~ 25.7
|
Item
| Tightening torque (kgf.m)
|
Nm
| kgf.m
| lb-ft
|
Hub nuts
| 88.3 ~ 107.9
| 9.0 ~ 11.0
| 65.1 ~ 79.6
|
Trailing arm to body
| 98.1 ~ 117.7
| 10.0 ~12.0
| 72.3 ~ 86.8
|
Trailing arm to knuckle
| 34.3 ~ 53.9
| 3.5 ~ 5.5
| 25.3 ~ 39.8
|
Assist arm to sub frame
| 107.9 ~ 117.7
| 11.0 ~ 12.0
| 79.6 ~ 86.8
|
Assist arm to knuckle
| 78.4 ~ 88.3
| 8.0 ~ 9.0
| 57.8 ~ 65.1
|
Lower arm to sub frame
| 117.7 ~ 137.3
| 12.0 ~14.0
| 86.8 ~ 101.3
|
Lower arm to knuckle
| 137.3 ~ 156.9
| 14.0 ~ 16.0
| 101.3 ~ 115.7
|
Upper arm to sub frame
| 156.9 ~ 176.5
| 16.0 ~ 18.0
| 115.7 ~ 130.2
|
Upper arm to knuckle
| 137.3 ~ 156.9
| 14.0 ~ 16.0
| 101.3 ~ 115.7
|
Shock absorber to frame
| 49.0 ~ 63.7
| 5.0 ~ 6.5
| 36.2 ~ 47.0
|
Shock absorber to knuckle
| 137.3 ~ 156.9
| 14.0 ~ 16.0
| 101.3 ~ 115.7
|
Stabilizer bar to stabilizer link
| 98.1 ~ 117.7
| 10.0 ~ 12.0
| 72.3 ~ 86.8
|
Stabilizer bar to sub frame
| 44.1 ~ 53.9
| 4.5 ~ 5.5
| 32.5 ~ 39.8
|
Sub frame mounting bolt & nut
| 156.9 ~ 176.5
| 16.0 ~ 18.0
| 115.7 ~ 130.2
|
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