Kia Optima Hybrid: Rear Suspension System / 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)

   
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.
2.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A) from the rear axle.

Tightening torque:
137.3 ~ 156.9N.m(14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

3.
Loosen the bolt and then remove the rear caliper (A).

Tightening torque:
49.0 ~ 58.8N.m (5.0 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 43.4lb-ft)

4.
Loosen the screw and then remove the rear disc (A).

5.
Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) from the rear brake assembly.
(Refer to BR group - "Parking brake system)

6.
Loosen the parking brake cable bracket bolt (A) & height sensor bracket bolt (B).

7.
Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A) from the rear axle.

Tightening torque:
44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

8.
Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A) from the frame.

Tightening torque:
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

9.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Rear Assist Arm Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)     Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel ...

Rear Cross Member 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)     Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel ...

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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Refrigerant line Repair procedures


Replacement 1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system. 2. Replace faulty tube or hose.     Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system. 3. Tighten joint of bolt or nut to specified torque.     Connections should not be torque tighter than ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Components and Components Location


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