Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Suspension System

Rear Trailing Arm Repair Procedures

In this manual: Suspension System
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m
    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.
  2. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut, then disconnect the rear trailing arm (A) from the rear axle.

    Tightening torque: 78.4 ~ 88 N·m

  3. Loosen the bolt and nut and remove the rear trailing arm (A) from the subframe.

    Tightening torque: 107.9 - 118 N·m

  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Inspection

  1. Inspect the bushing for wear and damage.
  2. Check that all bolts and nuts are present.

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