Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Suspension System

Rear 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
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
030609012015068.651N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

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

    Tightening torque: 58.8–69 N·m

  3. Loosen the bolt and remove the stabilizer bar (A).

    Tightening Torque: 44.1–54 N·m

Inspection

  1. Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.

  2. Check the ball joint of the rear stabilizer link for damage.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  2. Check the alignment.

    (See Suspension System - Alignment)

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