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Strut Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire.
    2. NOTE: Do not apply excessive force to the components.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake Hose Bracket
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  2. Detach the brake hose bracket (B) from the front strut assembly (A).
  3. In case of the vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake system, remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Front Wheel Speed Sensor
    G00333768Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
    G00333769Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the strut lower mounting bolts (A) and then remove the strut assembly (B).
Fig 4: Locating Strut Lower Mounting Bolts/Nuts
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