Kia Mentor / Sephia Electrical System. Instruction — part 251

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those procedures; otherwise, use an approved inspection
method such as the dry park check.
CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers or pry bar to check ball and
socket movement. Use only moderate hand pressure.
(6) - Excessive looseness is defined as being significant
enough to affect vehicle handling or structural
integrity.
(7) - Check for damaged taper hole.
(8) - Check for damaged stud.

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SHOCK ABSORBERS, STRUT CARTRIDGES AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES

You are not required to replace shocks or struts in axle
sets. However, when replacing a shock or strut due to the conditions
that follow, you may suggest replacement of the other shock or strut
on the same axle for improved performance and preventive maintenance.

* Part is close to the end of its useful life
* To extend tire life
* To balance ride and handling
* To improve stopping distance

When replacing steering and/or suspension components which
may affect an alignment angle, you are required to check and adjust
alignment as needed. Refer to the OEM specifications.
Under no circumstances should a technician bend struts or
strut housings.
A vehicle's load-carrying and handling abilities are limited
by its suspension, tires, brakes, and driveline. Installing coil over
shocks or any other load assist device does not increase the vehicle's
load capacity. See the vehicle owner's manual for more details.

NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with original equipment coil over
shocks, apply the conditions for coil springs from the
SPRINGS - COIL, LEAF AND TORSION BAR section of the
STEERING AND SUSPENSION guidelines. If the vehicle is
equipped with add-on coil over shocks, you may suggest
replacing the shocks with standard shocks for any spring-
related condition.

SHOCK ABSORBER, STRUT CARTRIDGE AND STRUT ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware bent . B ... Require repair or replacement

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of bent part, if available;
otherwise, replace shock or
strut.
Attaching hardware
broken . . . . . A ... Require replacement of broken
part, if available; otherwise,
replace shock or strut.
Attaching hardware
corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A . Require replacement of corroded
part, if available; otherwise,
replace shock or strut.
Attaching hardware
incorrect . . . .. A . . .. Require replacement of
incorrect part, if available;
otherwise, replace shock or
strut.
Attaching hardware
loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of loose part, if available;
otherwise, replace shock or
strut.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C .. Require replacement of missing
part, if available; otherwise,
replace shock or strut.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of part with damaged threads,
if available; otherwise,
replace shock or strut.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of part
with stripped threads, if
available; otherwise, replace
shock or strut.
Binding . . . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Body dented . . . . A . . .. (1) Further inspection
required.
Body punctured . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Brake hose bracket
bent . . . . ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Brake hose bracket
missing . . . . C . . . Require replacement.
Brake hose bracket

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1996 Kia Sephia

threads damaged . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Brake hose bracket
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. C . . . Require replacement.
Compression bumper
missing . . . . C . . .. Require replacement of
compression bumper.
Compression bumper
split . . . . .. 1 . . .. Suggest replacement of
compression bumper.
Damping (none) . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Dust boot (bellows)
split . . . . .. 2 . . . (2) Suggest replacement
of boot.
Dust boot (bellows)
missing . . . . 2 . . . (2) Suggest replacement
of boot.
Dust boot (bellows)
torn . . . . ... 2 . . . (2) Suggest replacement
of boot.
Dust shield broken . .. 2 . . (2) Suggest replacement.
Dust shield missing . . 2 . . (2) Suggest replacement.
Gland nut (strut housing
cap) is not removable
using appropriate tool . A .. (3) Require replacement of nut
and/or housing.
Gland nut (strut housing
cap) threads damaged ... A ... Require repair or replacement
of nut.
Gland nut (strut housing
cap) threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of nut.
Housing dented . . .. A . . .. (1) Further inspection
required.
Housing punctured . ... A . . . Require replacement.
Jounce bumper missing ... C ... Require replacement of jounce
bumper.
Jounce bumper split . . 1 ... Suggest replacement of jounce
bumper.
Leaking oil, enough for
fluid to be running down
the body . . . ... A . . (4) Require replacement.
Noise . . . . ... 2 . . .. (5) Further inspection
required.
Piston rod bent . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Piston rod broken . ... A . . . Require replacement.

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Piston rod has surface
defect . . . . . 2 . . . Suggest replacement.
Piston rod threads
damaged . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Piston rod threads
stripped (threads
missing) . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.
Seized . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Shock missing . . ... C . . . Require replacement.
Strut housing bent . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Strut housing cap (gland
nut) is not removable
using appropriate tool . A . . . (3) Require replacement
of nut and/or housing.
Strut housing cap (gland
nut) threads damaged ... A ... Require repair or replacement
of nut.
Strut housing cap (gland
nut) threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A . . Require replacement of nut.
Strut housing severely
corroded, affecting
structural integrity ... A . . . Require replacement.
Strut housing threads
damaged . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Strut housing threads
stripped (threads
missing) . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.
Tire cupping . . . A . . .. (6) Further inspection
required.

(1) - Require replacement of units where dents restrict shock
or strut piston rod movement. If dents don't restrict
movement, no service is suggested or required. Especially
critical on mono-tube shocks.
(2) - This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod,
which, in turn, causes premature piston rod seal wear.
(3) - Only required if replacing cartridge.
(4) - CAUTION: If the strut cartridge has been replaced previously,
the oil on the strut housing may be filler oil. The
technician must identify the source of the oil.
(5) - If noise is isolated to shock or strut, suggest
replacement.
(6) - Although shocks or struts may have contributed to tire
cupping, an inspection is needed of the entire suspension
system. If the shock or strut is found to be contributing