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Repair Procedures: Reassembly

  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: Install Spring Lower Pad Protrusion
    G12264519Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Compress coil spring using a strut spring compressor. Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
    NOTE:
    1. Coil springs are color-coded for identification. Pay attention to the identification mark before installing them.
    2. Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Install Compressed Coil Spring Into Shock Absorber
    G12264520Courtesy 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: Seat Upper & Lower Ends Of Coil Spring
    G12264521Courtesy 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 ~ 68.6N.m (6.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6lb-ft)

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