Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Suspension System

Wheel 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
3steps
~18min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Hub Nut Tightening Sequence

Tighten the hub nuts as follows.

Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m
When using an impact wrench, the final tightening torque must be checked with a torque wrench.
Perform inspection
  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Measure wheel runout with a dial indicator as shown in the illustration below.
    Run out Aluminum Steel
    Radial mm (in) Less than 0.3 (0.012) Less than 1.4 (0.055)
    Lateral mm (in) Less than 0.3 (0.012) Less than 0.9 (0.035)
  3. If the measured value exceeds the specified value, replace the wheel.

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