Kia Forte: Front Strut Assembly Disassembly
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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 InspectionRemoval
1.
Remove the transaxle assembly.
(Refer to Manual Transaxle System - " Manual Transaxle")
2.
Remove the clutch cover bolts. ...
Parking Brake Cable Removal
The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will
lead to stiff operation and premature failure.
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Checking the brake/clutch fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake/clutch* ...