Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Suspension System

Rear lower arm

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
13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
050100150200250156.9116N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  2. Remove the rear wheel and tire.

    (Refer to Tires/Wheels — "Wheel")

  3. Loosen the bolt and nut (A), then remove the rear lower arm from the rear axle.

    Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

  4. Loosen the bolt and nut (A) and remove the rear shock absorber from the rear lower arm.

    Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

  5. Loosen the bolt and nut (A), then disconnect the rear stabilizer link from the rear lower arm.

    Tightening torque: 58.8–69 N·m

  6. Remove the rear coil spring (A).

  7. Loosen the bolt and nut and remove the rear lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.8–118 N·m

Inspection

  1. Inspect the bushing for wear and damage.

  2. Inspect the rear lower arm for deformation.

  3. Check the coil spring and spring seat for wear and deformation.

  4. Check that all bolts and nuts are present.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  2. Check the alignment.

    (See Suspension System - Alignment)

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