Kia Optima Hybrid: Driveshaft and axle / Driveshaft Assembly

Front Hub / Knuckle Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub. Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m ...

Front Driveshaft Components and Components Location

Component location 1. Driveshaft (LH) 2. Driveshaft (RH) Components 1. BJ assembly2. Circlip3. BJ boot band4. BJ boot5. Dynamic damper band6. Dynamic damper7. Shaft8. TJ boot band9. TJ boot10. Spider assembly11. ...

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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Ambient Sensor Description and Operation

Description 1. The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increase with lower temperature, and decrease with higher temperatures. 2. The sensor output will be used for discharge temperature ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Rear Lower 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 nut and then remove the rear stabilizer link (B) from the rear lower arm (A). ...