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Strut Assembly
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Installation
Strut Assembly: Installation
Place the fork bracket of the strut toward the inside of the vehicle, then install the strut assembly to the wheel house.
Fig 1: Installing Strut Assembly To Wheel House
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the fork to the strut assembly.
Fig 2: Installing Fork To Strut Assembly
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the brake hose.
Install the wheel and tire.