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Strut Assembly: Reassembly

  1. Install lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit in the holes of the spring lower seat.
    2. CAUTION: Compress the piston rod until engaging two grooves (A, B).
    Fig 1: Reassembling Strut
    G00333777Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the strut dust cover (A) and rubber bump (B) to piston rod.
  3. Compress coil spring using Special tool (J38402, A-50).

    Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.

    NOTE:
    1. Indicated by two identification color marks on the coil spring; one follows model option the other follows load classification according to the below.

      Pay attention to distinguish between the two marks and then install them.

      Fig 2: Coil Spring Identification Marks
      G00333778Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
  4. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
  5. 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: Correctly Seating Coil Spring
    G00333779Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the Special Tool (J38402, A-50).
  7. Tighten the self-locking nut to 50-70 Nm (500-700 kgf.cm, 37-51 lb.ft).
    8. CAUTION: When applying the grease, be careful so that it isn't smeared on the insulator rubber.
  8. Apply grease to the strut upper bearing and install the insulator cap.
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