Front Strut Assembly: Reassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Hyundai Tucson. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).
- Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000).
Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
NOTE:- Two identification color marks are indicated on the coil spring; one follows model option (see SPECIFICATIONS
) the other follows load classification according to the below.
Pay attention to distinguish between the two marks and then install them.
- Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
- Two identification color marks are indicated on the coil spring; one follows model option (see SPECIFICATIONS
) the other follows load classification according to the below.
- After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
- 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.
- Remove the special tool(09546-26000).
- Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
60~70 Nm(600~700 kgf.cm, 44.3~51.6 lbf.ft)
- Apply grease to the strut upper bearing and install the insulator cap.CAUTION: When applying the grease, be careful so that It Isn't smeared on the Insulator rubber.