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2001 Kia Sephia Repair Question


Topics covered: Struts, Body, Body mount.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on December 1, 2010

Removing struts

How do you replace rear struts on Kia Sephia 2001
Avatar Asked by babydriver

Answer

Replied on December 1, 2010

STRUT ASSEMBLY

Removal & Disassembly
Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assembly. Remove lower strut mount bolts. Remove upper strut-to-body mount nuts. Remove strut assembly.
Clamp strut securely in soft-jaw vise. Using spring compressor, compress coil spring. Remove upper strut shaft nut. Remove remaining components, noting order for reassembly reference.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on December 1, 2010

Yah, thanks; but I can't seem to get to the upper bracket on the rear struts

Tiny Response from babydriver
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Replied on December 1, 2010

Look from the inside of the vehicle to remove it normally there's 3 -nuts holding it

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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