Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2014OPTIMA EXREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - OPTIMA (EXCEPT HEV)
2014 Kia Optima EX
Suspension System - General Information - Optima (Except HEV)
2014 Kia Optima EXSECTION Suspension System - General Information - Optima (Except HEV)
- Specifications
- Special Service Tools
- Troubleshooting
- Vehicle Inspection
- Symptom Chart
- Detailed Tests
- Detailed Test A : Front Suspension Noise
- Detailed Test B : Rear Suspension Noise
- Detailed Test C : Wheel And Tire
- C1. Road Test The Vehicle
- C2. Check The Front Wheel Bearings
- C3. Inspect The Tires
- C4. Tire Rotation Diagnosis
- C5. Radial RUNOUT Check On The Tire
- C6. Radial RUNOUT Check On The Wheel
- C7. Check The Hub/Brake Disc Or Drum Pilot RUNOUT Or Bolt Circle RUNOUT
- C8. Lateral RUNOUT Check On The Tire
- C9. Lateral RUNOUT Check On The Wheel
- C10. Check The Flange Face Lateral RUNOUT
- Detailed Test D :
- D1. Check For Front Wheel Bearing Roughness
- D2. Check The End Play Of The Front Wheel Bearings
- D3. Measure The Lateral RUNOUT And The Radial RUNOUT Of The Front Wheels On The Vehicle
- D4. Measure The Lateral RUNOUT Of The Front Tires On The Vehicle
- D5. Measure The Radial RUNOUT Of The Front Tires On The Vehicle
- D6. Match Mount The Tire And Wheel Assembly
- D7. Measure The Wheel Flange RUNOUT
- D8. Check For Vibration From The Front Of The Vehicle
- Detailed Test E : Drift Left Or Right
- Detailed Test F : Steering Wheel Off-Center
- Detailed Test G : Tracks Incorrectly
- Detailed Test H : Rough Ride
- Detailed Test I : Excessive Noise
- Detailed Test J : Incorrect Tire Wear
- Detailed Test K : Vibration
- Wheel And Tire Diagnosis
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.