Kia Optima: Chassis / Suspension Ball Joints

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Maintenance / Chassis / Suspension Ball Joints

Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Visually check to be sure that there are no flaws and cracks that may cause injury.

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. ...

Suspension Mounting Bolts

Repair procedures Inspection Visually check the loose mount bolt. ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Automatic Transaxle System

Components and components location Components 1. Transaxle Support Braket 5. Roll Rod Support Bracket 2. Driveshaft Assembly [RH] 6. Sub Frame 3. Driveshaft Assembly [LH] 7. Driveshaft Heat Protector ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Owner maintenance precautions

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform. As explained earlier in this section, several procedures can be done only by an authorized Kia dealer with special tools. ✽ NOTICE Improper owner m ...