Removal |
1. |
Remove the wheel and tire.
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2. |
Remove the stabilizer link nut.
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3. |
Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A).
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4. |
Remove the caliper hose bracket bolt (A).
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5. |
Loosen the front strut lower bolts.
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6. |
Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover") |
7. |
Loosen the front strut upper nuts and then remove the strut assembly.
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Disassembly |
1. |
Compress and extend the piston rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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2. |
Remove the insulator cap (A).
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3. |
Loosen the insulator nut (A) and then remove the insulator.
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4. |
Remove the strut bearing, spring upper pad and ruber.
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5. |
Remove the spring (A) and dust cover (B).
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6. |
Remove the spring lower pad (A).
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the strut insulator for wear or damage. |
2. |
Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration. |
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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Disposal
1. |
Fully extend the piston rod. |
2. |
Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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Reassembly |
1. |
Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fits in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).
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2. |
Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000). Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.
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3. |
After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly. |
4. |
After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring (A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves (B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.
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5. |
Remove the special tool (09546-26000). |
6. |
Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Special service tools
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
IIIustration
Description
Ball joint remover
09568-34000
Remove the ball joint
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Pressure Source Unit Components and components location
Components
1. Pressure Source Unit (PSU)
2. Motor
3. Filler adapter
4. Accumulator
5. Bracket
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