Kia Forte: Front Strut Assembly Replacement
Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Strut Assembly Replacement
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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| 2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
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| 3. |
Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) bracket from the front strut
assembly by loosening the mounting bolts (B).
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| 4. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly
after loosening the nut.
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| 5. |
Remove the cowl top cover (A).
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
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| 6. |
Remove the front strut assembly and then loosen the strut mounting
nuts (A).
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| 7. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the knuckle by loosening
the bolt & nut.
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| 8. |
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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| 9. |
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "Front Alignment")
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Front Strut Assembly Components
1. Strut assembly
2. Insulator
3. Strut bearing
4. Spring upper pad
5. Coil spring
6. Dust cover
7. Spring lower pad
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Front Strut Assembly Disassembly
1.
Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring
(A).
Tightening torque:
58.3 ~ 73.5N.m (6.0 ~ 7.5kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 54.2 ...
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Fuel Economy
Range
The range is the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven with the remaining
fuel.
Distance range : 30 ~ 9999 mi or 50 ~ 9999 km.
If the estimated distance is below 30 mi. (50 km), t ...
Components Location
1. Sub frame
2. Lower arm
3. Steering gearbox
4. Stabilizer bar
5. Front strut assembly
6. Front stabilizer link
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Timing Chain Cover Installation
1.
Install the timing chain cover.
(1)
Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material
from the gasket surfaces.
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