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Repair Procedures: Reassembly

  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: Installing Spring Lower Pad Protrusions In Holes
    G12056022Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000). Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
    NOTE:
    1. Indicated identification color marks 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.
    Fig 2: Installing Coil Spring With Identification Mark
    G12056023Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  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 3: Installing Spring Upper Seat And Insulator Assembly
    G12056024Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the special tool (09546-26000).
  6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    : 58.8 ~ 68.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)