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Strut Assembly: Reassembly

  1. Secure the shock absorber in a vise.
    NOTE: Use protective plates to cover jaws of vise.
  2. Compress the coil spring gradually with SST (0K2A1 341 AA1A)  to prevent it from arching.
  3. Install the coil spring, inserting the bottom end of the spring into the recess of the lower seat.
  4. Install the rebound stopper.
    Fig 1: Compressing The Coil Spring
    G01080604Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply rubber lubricant to the rebound stopper and the upper spring seat contact surface.
  6. Install the upper spring isolator and the upper spring seat.
  7. Install the mounting block, in its original position.
  8. Install the piston retaining nut and tighten slightly.
  9. Carefully loosen and remove SST (0K2A1 341 AA1A). 
    NOTE: Verify that the coil spring is correctly seated in the upper and lower seats.
    Fig 2: Positioning Strut Components
    G01080605Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Secure the mounting block in a vise.
  11. Tighten the piston retaining nut to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 66~87 lb.ft (89~117 N.m, 9.1~11.9 kg.m) 

    Fig 3: Tightening The Piston Retaining Nut
    G01080606Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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