Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Suspension System

Front Stabilizer Bar

In this manual: Suspension 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
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
04080120160200117.787N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to Tires/Wheels — "Wheel")

  3. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

  4. Loosen the nut (A) and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the stabilizer bar.

    Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

  5. Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the stabilizer bar from the subframe.

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–64 N·m

    [LH]

    [RH]

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  2. Check the alignment.

    (See Suspension System - Alignment)

Inspection

  1. Inspect the bushing for wear and damage.

  2. Inspect the front stabilizer bar for deformation.

  3. Inspect the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.

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