Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Suspension System

Wheel

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
3steps
~18min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the wheel and tire (A).

    [Front]

    [Rear]

Installation

  1. Install the wheel and tire (A).

    [Front]

    [Rear]

Wheel Hub Nut Tightening Sequence

  1. Tighten the hub nuts as follows.

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

Perform inspection

  1. Raise the vehicle.

  2. Measure wheel runout with a dial indicator as shown in the illustration below.

    Run out Aluminum
    Radial mm (in) Below 0.3 (0.0118)
    Radial mm (in) Below 0.3 (0.0118)

  3. If the measured value exceeds the specified value, replace the wheel.

Test yourself

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