Kia Optima: Driveshaft and axle / Rear Hub - Carrier
Components and components location
| Components |
| 1. Rear brake disc 2. Hub bearing assembly |
3. Dust cover 4. Rear carrier |
Repair procedures
| Removal |
| 1. |
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire. (Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel") |
| 3. |
Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).
|
| 4. |
Remove the rear brake caliper assembly. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Brake Caliper") |
| 5. |
Loosen the rear trailing arm mounting nut from the rear axle.
|
| 6. |
Loosen the rear lower arm mounting bolt and nut from the rear axle.
|
| 7. |
Loosen the rear assist arm mounting bolt and nut from the rear axle.
|
| 8. |
Loosen the rear upper arm mounting bolt and nut from the rear axle.
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| Installation |
| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 2. |
Check the rear alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment") |
| Disassembly |
| 1. |
Loosen the screws and then remove the rear brake disc (A).
|
| 2. |
Loosen the hub bearing mounting bolts from the rear knuckle (A).
|
| Reassembly |
| 1. |
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. |
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear. |
| 2. |
Check the brake disc for scoring and damage. |
| 3. |
Check the rear axle carrier for cracks. |
| 4. |
Check the bearing for cracks or damage. |
Front Axle Assembly
Components and components location
Components
1. Front brake disc
2. Front hub assembly
3. Dust cover
4. Front knuckle
Repair procedures
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