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Strut Assembly: Reassembly

    NOTE:
    1. Do not use and impact wrench.
    2. See coil spring installation chart for load classification.
    Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring For Reinstallation
    G01094926Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring
    G01073213Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Locating Color I.D.
    G01094927Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  1. Install the special tool, spring compressor, on the coil spring and compress the spring. After spring is fully compressed, install it on the shock absorber assembly.
  2. Install the dust cover, upper spring pad, bushing (B), bracket, bushing (A) in that order and hand tighten the new self-locking nut.
  3. Position the upper and lower ends of the coil spring in the upper spring pad and lower spring seat groove.
    Fig 4: Positioning Upper & Lower Ends Of Spring In Upper Spring Pad & Lower Spring Groove
    G01094928Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Place the bracket to align the bracket bolt with the projection of the fork bracket in a straight line.
  5. Loosen the special tool.
    Fig 5: Loosening Special Tool
    G01094929Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. While holding the piston rod, tighten the new self locking nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 20-25 Nm (200-250 kg.cm, 15-18 lb. ft)

    Fig 6: Torquing Self Locking Nut
    G01094930Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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