Front Strut Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Optima, 2007 Kia Magentis, 2006 Kia Optima, and 2006 Kia Magentis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the strut upper mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

44.1 -58.8 (4.5 -6.0, 32.5 -43.4)

Fig 1: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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Install the front strut assembly (A) bolts (B) to the front knuckle.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

137.3 -156.9 (14.0 -16.0, 101.3 -115.7)

Fig 2: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Bolts
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Install the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) to the strut assembly.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

98.1 -117.7 (10 -12, 72.3 -86.8)

Fig 3: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link And Nut
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Install the speed sensor (A) and wire (B) bolts.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

6.9 -10.8 (0.7 -1.1, 5.1 -8.0)

Fig 4: Identifying Speed Sensor And Wire Bolts
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Install the brake hose bracket bolt (A, B) to the axle assembly.
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

6.9 -10.8 (0.7 -1.1, 5.1 -8.0)

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket Bolts
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Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B).
Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft):

88.3 -107.9 (9 -11, 65.1 -79.5)

Fig 6: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire, Front Hub And Bolts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the front wheel and tire (A).