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Repair Procedures: Reassembly

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  1. Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fits in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).
    Fig 1: Install Spring Lower Pad
    G12294063Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Compress coil spring using a strut spring compressor. Install compressed coil spring (A) into shock absorber.
    NOTE:
    1. Identification color marks are indicated on the coil spring. Pay attention to identification mark during installation.
    2. Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Install Compressed Coil Spring Into Shock Absorber
    G12294064Courtesy 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 & Lower Ends Of Coil Spring
    G12294065Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the strut spring compressor.
  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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