Kia Rio: Front Strut Assembly Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :

88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.

Remove the brake hose bracket (A) and the wheel speed sensor bracket (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :

(B,C) 7.8 ~ 11.8N.m(0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7lb-ft)

Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

Tightening torque :

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

Remove the cover (A) and loosen the strut mounting nut (B).

Tightening torque :

49.0 ~ 58.8N.m(5.0 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 43.4lb-ft)

Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the front axle (B) by loosening the bolt & nut.

Tightening torque :

137.3 ~ 156.9N.m(14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Tighten with specifed torque at curb position of vehicle

•	Fix the strut rod and tighten the nut

• Tighten with specifed torque at curb position of vehicle • ...

1. Compress the coil spring with a strut spring compressor. Do not compress the spring more than necessary. 2. Loosen the lock nut. ...