Kia Sorento: 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).

Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000). Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.

1)	Indicated identification color marks on the coil spring. Pay attention to identification mark and then install them.

2)	Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.

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.

5.	Remove the special tool (09546-26000).

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)

1. Check the strut insulator for wear or damage. 2. Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration. 3. Compress ...

1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub . Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft) ...

Categories