Kia Forte: Front Strut Assembly Disassembly
| 1. |
Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring
(A).
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| 2. |
Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
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| 3. |
Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover
from the strut assembly.
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| 4. |
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
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Front Strut Assembly Replacement
Front Strut Assembly InspectionSpecification
Engine
T/M
Joint type
Max . permissible angle
Outer
Inner
Outer
Inner
Nu 1.8 MPI
6 M/T
BJ#22
TJi#22
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Replacement
1.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
2.
Remove the battery and battery tray ...
Emergency while driving
In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn
the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button
for more than 2 seconds or 3 times succ ...