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Repair procedures: Disassembly

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  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 ~ 50.6lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring
    G08308240Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
  3. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.
  4. Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
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