TSB_CHA066

GROUP
CHA
MODEL
Various Models
(See table below)
NUMBER
066
DATE
May 2016
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
FRONT STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT
SUBJECT:
This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front stabilizer links of some Optima (TF/QF),
Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) and Rio (UB) vehicles, which may experience an abnormal noise
emanating from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps or uneven pavement. To resolve
the noise concern, perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the front stabilizer
links with the improved parts.
Model
Production Dates
Optima (TF)
From Job #1 through August 16, 2013
Optima Hybrid (TF HEV)
Optima (QF)
From Job #1 through October 17, 2013
Rio (UB)
From Job #1 through December 26, 2013
File Under: 
Circulate To:
X General Manager


X Service Advisors

X Technicians

X Service Manager

X Parts Manager

X Body Shop Manager  Fleet Repair
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SUBJECT:
FRONT STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT
Service Procedure:
1.
Remove front stabilizer link assembly by
referring to “Suspension System →
Front Suspension System → Front
Stabilizer Link → Repair procedures”
chapter in the applicable Workshop
Manual on KGIS
 NOTICE
Replace BOTH the LH and RH
side front stabilizer links at the
same time.
2.
Install the improved front stabilizer links
by reversing the removal steps.
Tightening Torque:
72.3 ~ 86.8ft-lb (98.1~117Nm)
3.
Reinstall all other removed components
by reversing the order of removal.
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FRONT STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT
SUBJECT:
PRODUCTION DATE:
Model
Production Dates
Optima (TF)
From Job #1 through August 16, 2013
Optima Hybrid (TF HEV)
Optima (QF)
From Job #1 through October 17, 2013
Rio (UB)
From Job #1 through December 26, 2013
PART INFORMATION:
Model
Part Number
Qty.
Figure
Optima (TF/QF)
54830 3Q000FFF
Optima Hybrid (TF HEV)
1
Rio (UB)
54830 2V000FFF
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Claim
Type
Model
Causal
P/N
Qty.
TF/QF/
TF HEV
54830
3Q000
0
UB
54830
4L000
W
N
Code
Q55
0
C
Code
Repair
Description
ZZ1
(CHA 066)
Front
Stabilizer
Link
Replace
Labor Op
Code
54830F01
Op
Time
0.5
M/H
Replacement
P/N
Qty.
54830
3Q000FFF
1
54830
2V000FFF
1
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