Kia Optima Hybrid: Driveshaft and axle / Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Band installer
09495 - 39100

Installation of hook type boot band.
Band installer
09495 - 3K000

Installation of ear type boot band
Lower arm ball joint remover
0K545-A9100

Removal of front lower arm from front axle

Personal Protective Equipment
Name
Illustration
Description
Insulation glove

Used when inspecting or working on the high voltage components
[Insulation performance : 1000V / 300A or above]
Insulation shoes

Used when inspecting or working on the high voltage components
Insulation clothes

Insulation helmet

Safety glasses

Used in the case below
• During Removal & installation or inspection of the high voltage battery terminals or wiring, which spark might happen.
• During working on the high voltage battery pack assembly.
Face shield

Insulation mat

Putting the removed high voltage components on the insulation mat to prevent safety accidents.
Insulation sheet

Covering the high voltage components with insulation sheet to prevent people who don’t wear the personal protective equipment from safety accidents.

Specifications

Specification EngineT/MJoint typeMax. permissible angleOuterInnerOuterInnerGasoline 2.4M/TBJ#95TJ#9545°21°A/TBJ#95TJ#9545°21° Tightening torque ItemN.mkgf.mIb.ftFrontWheel nut88.2 ~ 107.89.0 ~ 11.065.0 ...

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Trouble SymptomProbable causeRemedyVehicle pulls to one sideScoring of driveshaft ball jointReplaceWear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearingReplaceDefective front suspension and steeringAdjustment ...

Other information:

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


Description Transaxle oil temperature sensor monitors the automatic transaxle fluid''s temperature and conveys the readings to TCM. It is an NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) sensor whose resistance has an inversely proportional relationship with the temperature level. Data produced by this sensor is ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: AVN Head Unit Repair procedures


Removal AVN Head Unit     • Take care not to scratch the center fascia panel and related parts. • Eject all the disc before removing the AVN head unit to prevent damaging the CD player''s load mechanism. 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Using a screwdriver or remover, ...

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