Kia 553104D100 Rear Shock Absorber Assembly

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1. Insert the upper end of the shock absorber into the bracket and install the nut and bolt, tightening to the specified torque. 2. Attach the lower end onto the stud, install the washer and nut finger-tight. 3. Secure the bracket nut and bolts to the specified torque. 4. Raise the lower control arm to simulate normal ride height and tighten the lower mounting nut to the specified torque. 5. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.

The bolts are serrated and should not be turned; hold them with a wrench while removing the nuts, and knock the bolts out with a hammer and punch, noting the orientation of the bolt heads.

To disassemble, remove the strut and spring assembly, mount it in a vise lined with wood or rags to prevent damage, and avoid excessive tightening.