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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the insulator cap (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Insulator Cap
    G12141419Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A).
  3. Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    78.5 - 88.2 N.m (8.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 65.0 lb.ft)

    Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using Special Tool (09546-26000)
    G12141420Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.
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