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Strut Assembly: Reassembly

  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.

    Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring
    G00328677Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    1. Do not use impact wrench on coil spring compressor.
    2. Use Coil spring installation chart to identify load classification.
    Fig 2: Locating Coil Spring Identification Mark
    G00328679Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  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 3: Installing Coil Spring & Upper Spring Seat To Lower Spring Seat Groove
    G00328680Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Place the fork bracket to align the bracket bolt with the projection of the fork bracket in a straight line.
    Fig 4: Aligning Bracket Bolt With Projection Of Fork Bracket
    G00328682Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the special tool.
  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 5: Installing Self-Locking Nut
G00328684Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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