Kia Optima: Chassis / Suspension Ball Joints

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 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 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

Repair procedures Inspection Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Check When checking the ATF level, be careful not to allow foreign substance (like dust) to enter through the filler hole. 1 ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Valve Body

Repair procedures Replacement It is not recommended to replace the valve body . If the valve body needs to be replaced, the automatic transaxle assembly should be replaced and the oil pressure characteristics ...