Kia Optima DL3: Chassis / Drive Shafts and Boots

Repair procedures

Inspection

Drive shaft

1.

Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage

    Repair procedures Inspection Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force.

    Repair procedures Inspection Steering Wheel Play Inspection 1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

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    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Condenser

    Components and components location Components Location 1. Condenser Repair procedures Inspection 1. Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean them with water, and blow them with compressed air.

    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Heater Core

    Repair procedures Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the heater and blower assembly. (Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit") 3. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the heater core cover (A).

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