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:
Removal
WCC
1.
Remove the exhaust manifold.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Exhaust Manifold")
UCC
1.
Remove the muffler.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three
minutes before beginning to work.
2.
Remove the glove box assembly.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Glove box housing")
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