Kia Rio: Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly - Front Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2025 Service ManualKia Rio: Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly

1.
Compress the coil spring with a strut spring compressor. Do not compress the spring more than necessary.
2.
Loosen the lock nut.

Tightening torque :
58.8 ~ 78.8N.m(6.0 ~ 7.5kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 54.2lb-ft)

3.
Disassemble the components of front strut assembly in sequence.
(Refer to Front strut assembly components)


4.
Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.
Front Strut Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the front wheel & tire. Tightening torque : 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) ...

Front Strut Assembly Inspection
1. Check the components for damage or deformation. 2. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance ...

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Adjustment
TCM Learning When shift shock is occurred or parts related with the transaxle are replaced, TCM learning should be performed. In the following case, TCM learning is require ...

Removal
1. Remove the under cover. 2. Remove the mounting nut and disconnect the horn connector, then remove the horn (A). ...

Turn Signal Lamp (Door mirror) Installation
Door Mirror Turn Signal Lamp 1. Install the door mirror turn signal lamp to the door mirror. 2. Install the door mirror. ...

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