Kia Optima Hybrid: Suspension System / Specifications
| Specifications |
| 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] |
| 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] | ||
| 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) | |
| 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° | - | |
| Front Suspension |
| 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 |
| Rear Suspension |
| 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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