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

1. Strut assembly
2. Spring lower pad
3. Dust cover
4. Spring coil spring
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5. Spring upper pad
6. Strut bearing
7. Rubber
8. Insulator
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Components Location
1. Gear box
2. Sub frame
3. Drive shaft
4. Tie rod end
5. Stabilizer link
6. Front axle
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Removal
1.
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 9 ...
Other information:
Inspection
1.
Check for resistance between terminals in each switch position (LH).
[LH : Audio + Hands free]
Switch
Connector
terminal
Resistance
(±5%)
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Always observe the following:
Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or hasn't been driven more than one mile (1.6
km) since startup.)
Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pressure
of other ...