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Kia Rio: Front Strut Assembly Replacement - Front Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2026 Service ManualKia Rio: 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)



     
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
2.
Remove the brake hose bracket (A) and the wheel speed sensor bracket (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :
(B,C) 7.8 ~ 11.8N.m(0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7lb-ft)


3.
Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)


4.
Remove the cover (A) and loosen the strut mounting nut (B).
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 58.8N.m(5.0 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 43.4lb-ft)



5.
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the front axle (B) by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque :
137.3 ~ 156.9N.m(14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)


6.
Installation is the reverse of removal.

     
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Tighten with specifed torque at curb position of vehicle
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Fix the strut rod and tighten the nut
Front Strut Assembly Components
   • Tighten with specifed torque at curb position of vehicle ...

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. ...

See also:

Specification
Item Bulb Watt (W) Bulb Type Front Head lamp (High) 60/55 H1 Head lamp (Low) 60/55 H7 Position lmap ...

Removal
1. Remove the transaxle assembly. (Refer to "Manual transaxle system" in MT group) 2. Remove the clutch cover bolts. Be care ...

Removal
   • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces. ...

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