Santa Fe V6-3.5L (2004)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Reassembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the dust cover with a flat-tip screw driver.
2. Using the special tool, compress the coil spring until there is only a little tension on the strut.
NOTE: Do not use an impact gun.
3. Remove the self-locking nut.
4. Remove the washer, strut insulator assembly, upper spring seat, upper spring pad, bumper rubber, dust cover, coil spring and lower spring pad.
INSPECTION
1. Check the rubber components for wear or damage.
2. Check the spring for deformation or damage.
3. Hold the shock absorber and push. Then pull it up and down for more than three times. Check for strange noises and irregular elasticity.
4. Check the shock absorber for damage or leakage.
DISPOSAL