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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

    Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire And Front Hub
    G06829008Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) then remove the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Remove the brake hose bracket (B) and speed sensor wire mounting bolt (C) from the strut assembly (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket, Speed Sensor Wire Mounting Bolt And Strut Assembly
    G06829009Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the speed sensor wire mounting bolt (B) and speed sensor (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Speed Sensor Wire Mounting Bolt And Speed Sensor
    G06829010Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the nut (B) from the stabilizer bar link (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link And Nut
    G06829011Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
    G06829012Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the strut lower mounting bolts (A) and then remove the strut assembly (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Strut Lower Mounting Bolts And Strut Assembly
    G06829013Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.