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Front Strut Assembly: Reassembly

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  1. Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Protrusions, Spring Lower Seat And Spring Lower Pad
    G04805348Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000).

    Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.

    NOTE:
    1. Indicated identification color mark on the coil spring.

      Pay attention to identification mark and then install them.

    2. Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
  3. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
  4. After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring (A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves (B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.
    Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring, Upper And Lower Spring Seat Grooves
    G04805349Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the special tool (09546-26000).
  6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 -68.6 N.m (5.0 -7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 -50.6 lb-ft)

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