Sorento 4WD V6-3.8L (2009)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Removal and Replacement
Front Suspension
REMOVAL
1. Loosen battery cable and mounting bolt and then remove battery.
2. Remove three shock absorber mounting block nuts from the mounting block.
3. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
4. Remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the bolt on the steering knuckle side that secures the upper arm ball joint.
6. Remove the brake hose bracket and then the remove the upper arm bolts and nuts.
7. Remove the shock absorber lower nut.
8. Remove the spring and shock absorber assembly from the vehicle as an assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. After making sure identification mark on the spring seat. Position the spring and shock absorber assembly into the upper mounting block.