Kia Optima Hybrid: Tires/Wheels / Tire Repair procedures

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual / Suspension System / Tires/Wheels / Tire Repair procedures

Tire wear

Measure the tread depth of the tires.

Tread depth [limit] : 1.6 mm (0.063 in.)

If the remaining tread depth (A) is less than the limit, replace the tire.

When the tread depth of the tires is less than 1.6 mm(0.063 in.), the wear indicators (B) will appear.

Wheel Repair procedures

Hub nut tightening sequence Tighten the hub nuts as follows. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should ...

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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Rear Stabilizer Bar 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 ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: General Safety Information and Caution

Safety Precaution Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the high voltage system or vehicles are handled incorrectly, this might lead to a serious accidents like electric shock and electric leakage. • Be sure to shut off the high voltage by removing the ...