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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2007RONDO EX, 2.7 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTSUSPENSION SYSTEM (EXCEPT TPMS)FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEMFRONT STRUT ASSEMBLYREASSEMBLY
2007 Kia Rondo EX, 2.7 4

Front Strut Assembly: Reassembly

2007 Kia Rondo EX, 2.7 4SECTION Reassembly
  1. Install the front shock absorber to SST (09546-26000).
    Fig 1: Installing Front Shock Absorber To SST
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  2. Install the spring lower pad (C) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (B) in the spring lower seat.
    Fig 2: Identifying Spring Lower Pad
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  3. Put the coil spring (A) on the spring lower pad (B) correctly as shown in illustration below.
    Fig 3: Identifying Coil Spring On Spring Lower Pad
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  4. Clean the piston rod and then install the bumper rubber (B) and the dust cover (A) to piston rod.
    Fig 4: Identifying Dust Cover And Bumper Rubber
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  5. Install the spring upper seat (A) and pad (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Spring Upper Seat And Pad
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