Kia Optima Hybrid: Driveshaft and axle / Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Trouble Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Vehicle pulls to one side
Scoring of driveshaft ball joint
Replace
Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing
Replace
Defective front suspension and steering
Adjustment or Replace
Vibration
Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft
Replace
Driveshaft rattle and hub serration
Replace
Wear, rattle or scratching of wheel bearing
Replace
Shimmy
Defective wheel balance
Adjustment or Replace
Defective front suspension and steering
Adjustment or Replace
Excessive noise
Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft
Replace
Rattle of driveshaft and worn hub splines
Replace
Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing
Replace
Loose hub nut
Adjustment or Replace
Defective front suspension and steering
Adjustment or Replace

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools Tool Name / NumberIllustrationDescriptionBand installer09495 - 39100Installation of hook type boot band.Band installer09495 - 3K000Installation of ear type boot bandLower arm ball ...

Front Axle Assembly

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Other information:

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Schematic Diagrams


Circuit Diagram (1) Circuit Diagram (2) Circuit Diagram (3) SRSCM Connector Terminal Pin Function (Connector A)Pin Function (Connector B)1PSmart Junction Box (Fuse - A/BAG)1OPassenger Side Impact Sensor (High)2--2LPassenger Side Impact Sensor (Low)3--3GDriver Side Impact Sensor (High)4G/ODriver ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Components and Components Location


Components 1. EPB Unit2. EPB Switch3. Brake Caliper 4. EPB Warning Lamp5. AUTO HOLD Lamp ...

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