| VELOSTER(FS) >2013 > G 1.6 GDI > Suspension System > Front Suspension System > Front Strut Assembly>Repair procedures |

Replacement
1. | 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.
2. | Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket(B) and wheel speed sensor (A).
Tightening torque : (B,C) 7.8 ~ 11.8N.m(0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
3. | 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)
4. | Loosen the strut mounting nut.
Tightening torque : 44.1 ~ 58.8N.m(4.5 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4lb-ft)
• | Tighten under unladen condition when installing.
5. | Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the front axle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque : 137.3 ~ 156.9N.m(14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)
6. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
Disassembly and Reassembly
1. | Compress the coil spring (A) using SST(09546-26000). Do not compress the spring more than necessary.
2. | Loosen the lock nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
Tightening torque : 58.8 ~ 68.6N.m(6.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6lb-ft)
3. | Disassemble the components of front strut assembly in sequence. (Refer to Front strut assembly components)
4. | Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.
Inspection
1. | Check the components for damage or deformation.
2. | Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.