2008 Hyundai Elantra Service Repair Manual

2007 Hyundai Elantra SE 2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension System - Elantra

2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension System - Elantra

FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Fig. 1: Identifying Front Suspension System Components Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.

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Fig. 2: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Components Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. REMOVAL

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.

2. Remove the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor bracket from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts (A).

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Fig. 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket Mounting Bolts Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. 3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.

Fig. 4: Identifying Stabilizer Link Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. 4. Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.

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Fig. 5: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. 5. Remove the front strut assembly from the wheel housing panel by loosening the mounting nuts (A).

Fig. 6: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Mounting Nuts Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. DISASSEMBLY

1. Compress the coil spring with a SST (09546-26000). Do not compress the spring more than necessary.

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Fig. 7: Compressing Coil Spring With SST (09546-26000) Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. 2. Loosen the self locking nut (A).

Fig. 8: Identifying Self Locking Nut Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. 3. Remove the insulator assembly (A) and the strut bearing (B).

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Fig. 9: Identifying Insulator Assembly And Strut Bearing Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. 4. Remove the spring upper seat (A) and pad (B).

Fig. 10: Identifying Spring Upper Seat And Pad Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. 5. Remove the dust cover (A) and the bumper rubber (B).

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Fig. 11: Identifying Dust Cover And Bumper Rubber Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. 6. Remove the coil spring (A) and the spring lower pad (B).

Fig. 12: Identifying Coil Spring And Spring Lower Pad Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. 7. Remove the shock absorber (A) from the special tool.

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Fig. 13: Identifying Shock Absorber Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. INSPECTION

1. Check the strut bearing for wear and damage.

2. Check the spring upper and lower seat for damage and deterioration.

3. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.

Fig. 14: Compressing And Extend Piston Rod Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. DISPOSAL

1. Fully extend the piston rod.

2. Drill a hole on the (A) section to discharge gas from the cylinder.

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Fig. 15: Identifying Hole Drill Distance On Section Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. CAUTION: The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling. Be sure to wear safety goggles or eye protection when performing this task.

REASSEMBLY

1. Install the front shock absorber to SST (09546-26000).

Fig. 16: Identifying Front Shock Absorber Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. 2. Install the spring lower pad (C) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (B) in the spring lower seat.

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