Kia Optima Hybrid: Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm Repair procedures
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Remove the rear wheel & tire.
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| 2. |
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A) from the rear axle.
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| 3. |
Loosen the bolt and then remove the rear caliper (A).
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Loosen the screw and then remove the rear disc (A).
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| 5. |
Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) from the rear brake assembly.
(Refer to BR group - "Parking brake system)
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| 6. |
Loosen the parking brake cable bracket bolt (A) & height sensor bracket bolt (B).
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| 7. |
Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A) from the rear axle.
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| 8. |
Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A) from the frame.
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| 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 ...
Other information:
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Flow Diagram
Power Flow Chart P,NUD/BLR/B26/B35R/COD/COWCE/C?????? ? Direction of Rotation ?Lower & Reverse Brake (LR/B) Activation > Overdrive (O/D) Hub Lock > Mid & Rear P/C Lock ?Input Shaft Rotation > Rear Sun Gear Rotation > Rear Inner Pinion Rotation (Reverse) > Rear Outer Pinion Rotation > Rear Annulus ...
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Virtual Engine Sound System Unit Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad") 3. Remove the VESS unit (A) with bracket after loosening the mounting nuts (2EA) and disconnecting the connector. Installation 1. Install the VESS unit and connect the connector. ...