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Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Removal of Front Strut Assembly

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7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
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  1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  2. Remove the brake hose (A) and wheel speed sensor (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts. Tightening torque: (A): 12.7 - 16.7 N·m N·m (B): 6.9 - 10.8 N·m N·m
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  4. Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the knuckle by loosening the bolt and nut.

    Tightening torque: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 ft-lbf)

  5. Remove the hood top cover. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Hood Top Cover")
  6. Remove the front strut assembly (B), then loosen the strut mounting nuts (A-3EA).

    Tightening torque: 53.9 ~ 74 N·m

  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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