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Strut Assembly: Assembly

  1. Secure the shock absorber in a vise.
    NOTE: Use protective plates to cover jaws of vise.
  2. Compress the coil spring with SST (0K2A1 341 001).
  3. Install the coil spring, inserting the bottom end of the spring into the recess of the lower seat.
  4. Install the bump stopper.
    Fig 1: Compressing The Coil Spring
    G01093411Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply rubber lubricant to the bump stopper and the upper spring seat contact surface.
  6. Install the upper spring isolator and the upper spring seat.
  7. Install the mounting block in its original position.
  8. Install the piston retaining nut and tighten slightly.
  9. Carefully loosen and remove SST (0K2A1 341 001).
    NOTE: Verify that the coil spring is correctly seated in the upper and lower seats.
    Fig 2: Positioning Coil Spring
    G01093412Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Secure the mounting block in a vise.
  11. Tighten the piston retaining nut to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 88-101 lb. ft (120-137 N.m, 12.2-14 kg.m)

    Fig 3: Tightening Piston Retaining Nut
    G01093413Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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