Front Strut Assembly: Disassembly

Compress the coil spring with a strut spring compressor. Do not compress the spring more than necessary.
Loosen the lock nut.
Tightening torque:

20 ~ 25 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.5kgf.m, 14 ~ 18lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Securing Nuts Of Upper Strut Mount
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Disassemble the components of front strut assembly in sequence.
(Refer to FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY components.)
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the self locking nut.
- Set the hook with bilateral symmetry and the press the coil spring.
  
  Fig 2: Set The Hook With Bilateral Symmetry And The Press Coil Spring
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- The centerline of shock absorber is not aligned with coil spring, push the shock absorber to align the centerline.
  
  Fig 3: Pushing Shock Absorber To Align Centerline
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Keep in mind in strut assembly installing angle.