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Repair Procedures: Reassembly

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  1. Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).
    Fig 1: Locating Spring Lower Pad, Protrusions, Holes And Spring Lower Seat
    G12141423Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000). Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
    NOTE:
    1. Indicated identification color marks on the coil spring. Pay attention to identification mark and then install them.
    2. Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using Special Tool (09546-26000)
    G12141424Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
  4. 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: Seating Upper And Lower Ends Of Coil Spring In Upper Or Lower Spring Seat Grooves
    G12141425Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the special tool (09546-26000).
  6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 - 68.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 50.6 lb.ft)

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