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 ...

See also:

Front Seat Belt Replacement
Front Seat Belt Replacement    • When installing the belt, make sure not to damaged the ...

Inspection
Cylinder Head 1. Inspect for flatness. Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the surface the contacting the cylinder block and the manifolds ...

Servicing The Electrical System
1. Prior to servicing the electrical system, be sure to turn off the ignition switch and disconnect the battery ground cable. &nb ...

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