Kia Niro: Front Suspension System / Front Strut Assembly Components and components location

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Strut Assembly Components and components location

Components

1. Strut assembly
2. Insulator
3. Bearing
4. Spring upper pad

5. Spring
6. Dust cover
7. Spring lower pad

Components and components location

Components Location 1. Front axle 2. Stabilizer bar 3. Gear box 4. Drive shaft 5. Subframe 6. Stabilizer link 7. Front lower arm ...

Front Strut Assembly Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the wheel and tire. Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft) ...

Other information:

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) Repair procedures
Removal 1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Disconnect the VFS connector (A). 3. Remove the mounting bolts (B), and then remove the VFS from the engine. ...

Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are thinner, they can be damaged by mounting some types of snow chains on them. Therefore, the use of snow tires is recommended instead of snow chains. Do not mount tire chains on vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels; snow chains may cause damage to the ...