Kia Optima: Engine And Transaxle Assembly / Engine Mounting

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Engine And Transaxle Assembly / Engine Mounting

Components and components location

Components

1. Transaxle mounting bracket
2. Roll rod bracket

3. Engine mounting bracket
4. Engine mounting support bracket

Repair procedures

Removal and Installation

Engine Mounting Bracket

1.	Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

Install the jack under the edge of lower oil pan to support the engine.

Put the rubber block between the jack and oil pan to avoid damaging the oil pan.

Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).

Tightening torque :

88.3 - 107.9 N•m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf•m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb•ft)

Remove the engine mounting bracket (A).

Tightening torque :

68.6 - 88.2 N•m (7.0 - 9.0 kgf•m , 50.6 - 65.0 lb•ft)

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Transaxle mounting bracket

1.	Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

2.	Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

3.	Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")

4.	Remove the engine control module (ECM). (Refer to Engine / Fuel System - "Engine Control Module (ECM)")

5.	Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

6.	Install jack under the transaxle to support it.

7.	Remove the transaxle mounting side pannel packing (A).

Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolt (A).

Tightening torque :

107.8 - 127.4 N•m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf•m , 79.5 - 94.0 lb•ft)

Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (A).

Tightening torque :

68.6 - 88.2 N•m (7.0 - 9.0 kgf•m , 50.6 - 65.0 lb•ft)

10.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Roll Rod Bracket

1.	Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

Remove the roll rod bracket (A).

Tightening torque

Bolt (B):

107.9 - 127.5 N•m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf•m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb•ft)

Bolts (C):

49.0 - 63.7 N•m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf•m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb•ft)

Remove the roll rod suport bracket (A).

Tightening torque :

49.0 - 68.6 N•m ( 5.0 - 7.0 kgf•m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb•ft)

4.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Engine Room Under Cover

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