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How to change front coil springs on KIA Sorento JC – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
KIA SORENTO I (JC) 3.5 V6 4WD, KIA SORENTO I (JC) 2.4, KIA SORENTO I (JC) 2.5 CRDi, KIA SORENTO I (JC) 2.5 CRDi … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
KIA SORENTO I (JC) 3.5 V6 4WD, KIA SORENTO I (JC) 2.4, KIA SORENTO I (JC) 2.5 CRDi, KIA SORENTO I (JC) 2.5 CRDi … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for SORENTO I (JC) and other KIA models
Coil spring
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 14
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Pin punch
Hammer
Adjustable wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – KIA Sorento JC. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
- Please note: all work on the car – KIA Sorento JC – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. KIA Sorento JC
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Unscrew the upper control arm fasteners. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 7Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
- Step 8Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 9Detach the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.
- Step 10Clean the fastener of the bracket that connects the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 11Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 12Disconnect the brake hose mounting bracket.
- Step 13Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 14Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 15Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 16Detach the bottom part of the shock strut.Step 17Lower the car.
- Step 18Open the bonnet.
- Step 19Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 20Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 21Loosen the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 22Disconnect the charger intake hose from the air filter housing.
- Step 23Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 24Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
- Step 25Unscrew the air filter housing fastener. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 26Detach the retainers of the ignition cables. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 27Remove the air filter housing.
- Step 28Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.AUTODOC recommends:KIA Sorento JC – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
- Step 29Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 30Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.Replacement: coil springs – KIA Sorento JC. Tip from AUTODOC:Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.Step 31Compress the spring.
- Step 32Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 33Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use an adjustable wrench.
- Step 34Release the coil spring.Step 35Remove the top strut mount.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: coil springs – KIA Sorento JC. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
- Step 36Remove the spring.
- Step 37Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.Step 38Install the spring on the shock absorber.
- Step 39Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.Step 40Compress the spring.Step 41Install the top shock strut mount.
- Step 42Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.Replacement: coil springs – KIA Sorento JC. AUTODOC experts recommend:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 43Decompress the spring.Step 44Remove the assembled shock strut.
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