Kia Sedona: Front Strut Assembly Repair procedures| Removal |
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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
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| 3. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the knuckle by loosening the bolt and nut.
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| 4. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly(A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
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| 5. |
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Cowl Top Cover") |
| 6. |
Loosening the nut (A) and then remove the strut assembly.
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| Disassembly |
| 1. |
Remove the dust cover (A).
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| 2. |
Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A). |
| 3. |
Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly(B).
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| 4. |
Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the 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.
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| 1. |
Fully extend the piston rod. |
| 2. |
Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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| Reassembly |
| 1. |
Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).
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| 2. |
Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000). Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
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| 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.
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| 5. |
Remove the special tool (09546-26000). |
| 6. |
Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
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Front Strut Assembly Components and Components Location
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Inspection
Vapor hose
1.
Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
2.
Visually check the vapor lines and hoses for cracks, leaks, loose connections, or deformation.
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