How to remove and install the rear shock absorber with Coil Springs on a Kia Optima?

For models from 2001 through 2006, begin by removing the shock absorber/coil spring assembly from the vehicle and mount it in a vise, ensuring the jaws are lined with wood or rags to prevent damage. Install a spring compressor on the spring according to the manufacturer's instructions and compress it enough to relieve all force from the upper spring seat, which can be verified by wiggling the spring. Unscrew the damper shaft nut while holding the end of the shaft with locking pliers, then remove the nut, mounting bracket, dust cover, and spring seat, keeping all parts organized. Carefully lift the compressed spring from the assembly and set it aside, then slide off the rubber bumper from the damper shaft if equipped. Check the lower insulator for wear, cracking, and hardness, replacing it if necessary. For installation, place the coil spring onto the lower insulator with the end resting in the lowest part, install the upper insulator and spring seat ensuring correct orientation, then install and tighten the damper nut to the specified torque, making sure the holes in the spring seats remain aligned before removing the spring compressor tool and reinstalling the shock absorber/spring assembly. For models from 2006.5 and later, loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the vehicle securely on jackstands, and remove the wheel. Place a floor jack under the outer part of the lower control arm to prevent movement when disconnecting the shock absorber, then disconnect the lower end of the shock absorber from the hub carrier and the outer end of the lower control arm from the hub carrier. Carefully lower the jack until the spring can be removed from its seats, then pull the spring free. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, ensuring to raise the outer end of the lower control arm with a floor jack to simulate normal ride height before tightening the lower control arm-to-hub carrier bolt/nut.

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Kia Optima Front Spring
Part Number: 546304C034
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- Other Name: Spring-Front; Coil Spring, Spring
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 546304C031, 546304C030
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- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Front Spring
Part Number: 546302T030
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- Other Name: Spring-Front
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 546302T04B
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- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Front Spring
Part Number: 54630C2150
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- Other Name: Spring-Front; Coil Spring, Spring
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
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- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 553504C134
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- Other Name: Spring-Rear; Coil Spring, Spring
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
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- 2014-2015 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Front Spring
Part Number: 546304C164
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- Other Name: Spring-Front; Coil Spring, Spring
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
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- 2014-2015 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Front Spring
Part Number: 546302T031
$113.70 MSRP: $155.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Spring-Front
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 546302T04B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 55350D5550
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- Other Name: Spring-Rear; Spring
- Position: Rear
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- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 1.6L - GAMMA, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 553502T080
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- Other Name: Spring-Rear
- Position: Rear
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- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 553504C014
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- Other Name: Spring-Rear; Coil Spring, Spring
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 553504C010
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- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 55350D5250
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- Other Name: Spring-Rear; Coil Spring, Spring
- Position: Rear
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- 2016-2018 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 55350D5260
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- Other Name: Spring-Rear; Coil Spring, Spring
- Position: Rear
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- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 55350D5500
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- Other Name: Spring-Rear; Coil Spring, Spring
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2018 Kia Optima | 1.6L - GAMMA, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Front Spring
Part Number: 546302G440
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- Other Name: Spring-Front
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 546302G440DS
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- 2008-2010 Kia Optima | 2.7L - MU | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 553504C034
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- Other Name: Spring-Rear; Coil Spring, Spring
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 553504C030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 55350D5650
$91.22 MSRP: $131.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Spring-Rear; Coil Spring, Spring
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 1.6L - GAMMA, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 55350D5200
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- Other Name: Spring-Rear; Spring
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- 2016-2018 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 55350D5210
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- Other Name: Spring-Rear; Spring
- Position: Rear
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- 2016-2018 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 55350D5600
$93.66 MSRP: $135.15
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Spring-Rear; Spring
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2018 Kia Optima | 1.6L - GAMMA, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Front Spring
Part Number: 546304C054
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- Other Name: Spring-Front; Coil Spring, Spring
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 546304C050, 546304C051
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Kia Optima | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Rear Springs
Part Number: 553502G320
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- Other Name: Spring-Rear
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
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- 2008-2010 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.7L - MU | Sedan - 4Door 5P

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Kia Optima Coil Springs

Kia Optima Coil Springs provide the important lift and cushioning that keep the sedan level and comfortable over potholes and speed bumps. By being compressed and expanded according to changes in the road, these Coil Springs support the weight of the vehicle, keep the car at the right ride height, and prevent the tires from wearing unevenly. Across different generations of Optima, there are two primary specifications that define all Coil Springs units: free length, which is the unloaded height, and spring rate, which is how many pounds it takes to compress each inch, and both directly influence the feel of the handling. Across years, the Kia suspension has utilized three styles: linear rate, progressive, and dual rate Coil Springs. Linear versions maintain evenly spaced coils for predictable softness and consistent cornering, while progressive versions have tightly wound sections up front to soak up the little jolts and then tighten up to combat body roll and bottoming, and dual rate parts abruptly switch between a comfort zone and a firmer zone for spirited driving. Drivers of Kia Optima editions that sag on one side can usually trace the blame to worn Coil Springs, so intact springs are essential to balanced braking, steady acceleration, and confident steering on any Kia Optima journey.

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Kia Optima Coil Springs Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install the rear shock absorber with Coil Springs on a Kia Optima?
A:
For models from 2001 through 2006, begin by removing the Shock Absorber/coil spring assembly from the vehicle and mount it in a vise, ensuring the jaws are lined with wood or rags to prevent damage. Install a spring compressor on the spring according to the manufacturer's instructions and compress it enough to relieve all force from the upper spring seat, which can be verified by wiggling the spring. Unscrew the damper shaft nut while holding the end of the shaft with locking pliers, then remove the nut, mounting bracket, dust cover, and spring seat, keeping all parts organized. Carefully lift the compressed spring from the assembly and set it aside, then slide off the rubber bumper from the damper shaft if equipped. Check the lower insulator for wear, cracking, and hardness, replacing it if necessary. For installation, place the coil spring onto the lower insulator with the end resting in the lowest part, install the upper insulator and spring seat ensuring correct orientation, then install and tighten the damper nut to the specified torque, making sure the holes in the spring seats remain aligned before removing the spring compressor tool and reinstalling the shock absorber/spring assembly. For models from 2006.5 and later, loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the vehicle securely on jackstands, and remove the wheel. Place a floor jack under the outer part of the lower Control Arm to prevent movement when disconnecting the shock absorber, then disconnect the lower end of the shock absorber from the hub carrier and the outer end of the lower control arm from the hub carrier. Carefully lower the jack until the spring can be removed from its seats, then pull the spring free. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, ensuring to raise the outer end of the lower control arm with a floor jack to simulate normal ride height before tightening the lower control arm-to-hub carrier bolt/nut.