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Repair Procedures: Reassembly

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  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 a strut spring compressor. Install compressed coil spring (A) into shock absorber.
    NOTE:
    1. Identification color marks are indicated on the coil spring. Check the identification mark before installation.
    2. Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.
      G13156407Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  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.
    G13156408Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the special tool (09546-26000).
  6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque  :

    58.8 - 68.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 50.6 lb.ft)

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