Kia Sorento: Front Strut Assembly Inspection - Front Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Service ManualKia Sorento: Front Strut Assembly Inspection

Second Generation XM (2011-2023) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Service Manual / Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Strut Assembly Inspection

1.
Check the strut insulator for wear or damage.
2.
Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
3.
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.

Disposal
1.
Fully extend the piston rod.
2.
Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas from the cylinder.

  
The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling.
Be sure to wear safety goggles or eye protection when performing this task.
Front Strut Assembly Disassembly
1. Remove the dust cover(A). 2. Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A). 3. ...

Front Strut Assembly Reassembly
1. Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions(A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B). 2. Compress coil ...

See also:

Automatic reversal
' During power opening and closing if the power tailgate is blocked by an object or part of the body, the power tailgate will detect the resistance. If the resistance is detected while openi ...

Fuel Pump Removal
1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line. (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line") ...

Components
1. LDWS ON/OFF switch 2. Instrument cluster 3. LDWS unit 4. Camera ...

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