Repair manual
Kia Optima I facelift Repair Manual
Step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for the Kia Optima I facelift (2002–2005): removal, installation, adjustment, diagnostics and parameter checks with illustrations.
- SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL
- REPLACING THE OIL FILTER
- Type A Tension Gauge
- Adjusting The Generator Belt
- CHECKING LASH ADJUSTERS
- CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
- Engine Mounting
- Transaxle Mounting
- Front Roll Stopper
- Rear Roll Stopper
- FRONT CASE
- OIL SEAL
- Camshafts
- Connecting Rod Cap
- Crankshaft
- Main Bearings and Connecting Rod Bearings
- Measuring Oil Clearance
- How to Use Plastic Gauge
- Bearing Caps
- Drive Plate
- PISTON AND PISTON PINS
- RADIATOR FAN MOTOR AND CONDENSER FAN MOTOR
- COOLING FAN CONTROL SYSTEM
- Exhaust Manifold
- Exhaust Manifold Gasket
- INTAKE MANIFOLD
- MAIN MUFFLER
- CENTER EXHAUST PIPE
- Valve Springs
- Valve Guides
- Valve Seat Insert
- Procedures for Replacing Valve Guide
- TIMING BELT
- ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE
- SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL
- Recommended API classification
- Filter Selection
- Procedure for Replacing Oil Filter
- RELATION BETWEEN COOLANT CONCENTRATION AND SPECIFIC GRAVITY
- Engine Mounting
- Transaxle Mounting
- Front Roll Stopper
- Rear Roll Stopper
- Oil Pump
- Relief Plunger and Spring
- Oil Filter Bracket
- Oil Seal (Camshaft Front)
- Hydraulic Lash Adjuster (HLA)
- Camshaft Timing Chain
- CONNECTING ROD CAP
- Connecting Rod
- Piston and Piston Pins
- Piston Rings
- Crankshaft
- Main Bearings and Connecting Rod Bearings
- Measuring Oil Clearance
- Plastic gauge Method
- Oil Seal
- Drive Plate
- Main Muffler
- Center Exhaust Pipe
- Front Exhaust Pipe (Including Catalytic Converter)
- Valve Guides
- Valve Springs
- Reconditioning Valve Seat
- Adjusting The Tension Of Timing Belt
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel