Replacement |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
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3. |
Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) bracket from the front strut assembly
by loosening the mounting bolts (B).
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4. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A)
after loosening the nut.
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5. |
Remove the cowl top cover (A).
(Refer to Brake System - "Front Disc Brake")
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6. |
Remove the front strut assembly and then loosen the strut mounting nuts
(A).
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7. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the knuckle by loosening
the bolt & nut.
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8. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Disassembly |
1. |
Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A).
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2. |
Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
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3. |
Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the
strut assembly.
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4. |
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the strut bearing for wear and damage.
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2. |
Check the spring upper and lower seat for damage and deterioration.
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3. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal
resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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1. |
Fully extend the piston rod.
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2. |
Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Special service tools
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
09561-11001
Steering wheel puller
Remove the steering wheel
09568-34000
Ball joint puller
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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: General information
General
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to supplement the seat belt
to help reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and passenger by
activating and deploying the driver, passenger, side airbag and belt pretensioner
in certain frontal or side c ...