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:

Installation
   • Install the component with the specified torques. • ...

Exhaust Manifold: Components
1. Heat protector 2. Exhaust manifold 3. Exhaust manifold gasket 4. Exhaust manifold stay ...

Tire Removal
1. Remove valve core and deflate the tire. 2. Remove the side of the tire bead area from the wheel using tire changing machine . ...

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