Sportage 2WD 4Dr L4-2.0L (2000)
6. Inspect the upper and lower rear spring rubber seats for tears and/or deterioration.
7. Inspect the rear jounce stop for damage and/or deterioration.
8. Replace if damaged, deformed or cracked; replace bushings if worn or deteriorated.
INSTALLATION
1. Install and hand-tighten the rear jounce stop to the body.
2. Position the upper rubber (coil spring) seat around the rear jounce stop.
NOTE: Apply lubricant to the retaining plug of the rear jounce stop when installing it in the mating hole. Use care not to tear it during
installation.
3. Position the lower end of the shock absorber in the rear axle mounting bracket.
4. Loosely tighten the shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
Insert the lower retaining washer and lower plate rubber onto the top of the shock absorber.
6. Slowly raise the rear axle housing while installing the coil spring and the upper part of the rear shock absorber.
7. Insert the upper plate rubber and retaining washer onto the upper portion of the shock absorber and secure.
8. Lower the rear axle housing slowly. Install the shock absorber and the coil spring.
9. Install the shock absorber upper nut and add the safety nut.
