Kia Sorento: Front Strut Assembly Inspection
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Check the strut insulator for wear or damage.
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Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
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Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is
no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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Fully extend the piston rod.
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Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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Front Strut Assembly Disassembly
Front Strut Assembly ReassemblyClimate control air filter (if equipped)
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system.
If ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Removal
1.
Disconnect the vapor hose (A).
2.
Remove the PCV valve (B).
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Rear wheel alignment
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment
equipment to inspect the rear wheel alignment, always p ...