Kia Optima: Chassis / Drive Shafts and Boots

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual / Maintenance / 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

Parking Brake
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. Also, the parking brake alo ...

Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots
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 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Check headlight


This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction (burned-out bulb except LED lamp or circuit malfunction) with the headlamp. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. ✽ NOTICE When replacing the bulb, use the same wattage bulb. For more information ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Fuel filler lid


Opening the fuel filler lid The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pressing the fuel filler lid opener button. If the fuel filler lid does not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly or push on the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the ...

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