Kia Soul: Front Strut Assembly Replacement
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Strut Assembly Replacement
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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. |
Loosen the bolts (A, B), and then remove the wheel speed sensor.
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4. |
Loosen the brake hose bracket bolts (A).
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5. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly
after loosening the nut (B).
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6. |
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
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7. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the knuckle by loosening
the bolt & nut.
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8. |
Remove the front strut assembly and then loosen the strut mounting
nuts (A).
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9. |
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Front Strut Assembly Components
1. Strut assembly
2. Insulator
3. Strut bearing
4. Spring upper pad
5. Coil spring
6. Dust cover
7. Bumper rubber
8. Spring lower pad
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Front Strut Assembly Disassembly
1.
Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring
(A).
Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 68.6N.m(6.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6l ...
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