Kia Rio: Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly - Front Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2026 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 ...

See also:

Front Stabilizer Link Replacement
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire Tightening torque : 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) ...

Hands free switch Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the driver airbag module. (Refer to the RT group - "DAB and Clock spring ...

Rear Bumper Components
[5 Door] 1. Rear bumper cover 2. Rear bumper side bracket [RH] 3. Rear bumper side bracket [LH] 4. Rear bumper side under cover [4 Door] ...

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