Front Suspension: Overview Kia Spectra II

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DESCRIPTION

The front suspension system consists of the following components.

1. Front strut assemblies
2. Front lower arm assemblies
3. Front stabilizer bar and links

The front strut and spring assemblies can be disassembled to install any of the new individual components. New LH or RH front strut and spring assemblies can be installed independently.

The front suspension system can also be disassembled in order to install new.

1. Front lower arms
2. Front lower arm mounting bolt bushings

New front stabilizer bar components can be installed individually.

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1. Remove the front wheel and tire.
2. Detach the brake hose bracket (B) from the front strut assembly (A).
3. In case of the vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake system, remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle (B).
4. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (A).
5. Remove the strut lower mounting bolts (A) and then remove the strut assembly (B).

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1. Remove the dust cover (A) with a flat-tipped screwdriver (B).
2. Open the dust cover and wipe off grease in the insulator.
3. Using the Special Tool (J38402, A-50), compress the coil spring (A) until there is only a little tension of the spring on the strut. NOTE: When compressing the coil spring, DO NOT use an impact gun.
4. Under the condition of fixed strut (A) on the vise (B), remove the front strut self-locking nut (C).
5. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly