Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Engine Mounting

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
19steps
~114min
4/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Transaxle Mounting Bracket
2. Roller Rod Bracket
3. Engine Mounting Bracket
4. Engine Mounting Support Bracket

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

Engine Mounting Bracket

  1. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  2. Place a jack under the edge of the oil pan to support the engine.

  3. Remove the engine mount support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 88.3–107.9 N·m (9.0–11.0 kgf·m, 65.1–79.6 ft-lbf)

  4. Remove the engine mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 68.6–88.2 N·m (7.0–9.0 kgf·m, 50.6–65.0 ft-lbf)

  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Transaxle Mounting Bracket

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (See Intake and Exhaust System - Air Cleaner)

  4. Remove the engine control module (ECM).

    (Refer to Engine/Fuel System - "Engine Control Module (ECM)").

  5. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Battery)

  6. Place a jack under the transaxle to support it.

  7. Remove the transaxle mounting side panel seal (A).

  8. Remove the bolt (A) from the transaxle support bracket.

    Tightening torque: 107.8–127.4 N·m (11.0–13.0 kgf·m, 79.5–94.0 ft-lbf)

  9. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 68.6–88.2 N·m (7.0–9.0 kgf·m, 50.6–65.0 ft-lbf)

  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Roll Rod Bracket

  1. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  2. Remove the idler arm bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque

    Bolt (B):

    107.9–127.5 N·m (11.0–13.0 kgf·m, 79.6–94.0 ft-lbf)

    Bolts (C):

    49.0–63.7 N·m (5.0–6.5 kgf·m, 36.2–47.0 ft-lbf)

  3. Remove the roller rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 49.0–68.6 N·m (5.0–7.0 kgf·m, 36.2–50.6 ft-lbf)

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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