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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 Shock Absorber Assembly (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the fork to the strut assembly.
Fig 2: Installing Shock Absorber Assembly (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install the brake hose.
Install the wheel and tire.