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:

TJ Joint Installation
1. Wrap tape around the driveshaft spline(TJ) to prevent damage to the boot. 2. Using the alignment marks (D) made during disassembly as a ...

Front Wiper Motor Inspection
Speed Operation Check 1. Remove the connector (A) from the wiper motor. 1. - 2. IGN+ 3. Parking 4. High 5. GND 6. Low ...

Power Door Lock Switch Removal
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to the BD group - "Front door") ...

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