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Strut Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
  2. Detach the brake hose from the fork.
    Fig 1: Detaching Brake Hose From Fork
    G01094916Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the bolt from the shock absorber bushing.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolt From Shock Absorber Bushing
    G01094917Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the bolt then remove the fork from the shock absorber.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt & Fork From Shock Absorber
    G01094918Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the strut upper mounting 3 nuts and top mounting ring.
    Fig 4: Removing Strut Upper Mounting Nuts & Top Mounting Ring
    G01094919Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. While pushing the axle assembly upward, remove the strut assembly.