1G K-Sport Coilover Install

Ksport Coilover Installation​

Overview

This Tech Article covers the installation of the ksport coilover struts in my 1G. This covers the basic process from start to finish(except the alignment). Ksport coilovers are available for 1G fwd/awd, 2G fwd/awd as well as Galants. I'm sure there is more than one way to do this, but here is how I did it.

Parts & Tools Needed:

Parts needed:

* Ksport coilovers specific to your car.

Tools required:

* Floor jack or lift
* Lug wrench
* Cut-off wheel or dremel
* 17mm, 14mm and 12mm wrenches
* Ratchet wrench 3/8 or ½
* 17mm & 14mm deep sockets
* WD-40(optional)
* Wire brush
* Pry bar(may not be needed)

Step by step Instructions


First thing to be done is t set the initial height of the coilovers. I started by measuring the length of the struts from the bottom of the upper mount to the top bolt on the lower mount. Since I knew the car wouldn’t settle much I subtracted 1.5 inches from that length and adjusted the coilovers to that length. Now on to the work:

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It’s a fairly simple task, so let’s just start with the basics. Pop the hood and the hatch and remove the two covers from the rear strut tops.

First, we loosen all 6 top nuts; 3 per side(remove 2 per side) for the front struts. Next loosen the 4 rear nuts; 2 per side(remove 1 from each side).
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Next we will raise the car to get access to the lower mounting hardware.

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Of course the first thing you need to do is remove the wheel.

Next thing to do is unbolt the brake line from the back of the strut.(12mm)

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Now we need to get the nuts and bolts removed from the bottom of the strut. 17mm wrench and 17mm socket.

Once you have removed the two bottom bolts you can remove the top nuts we loosened earlier and remove the strut. Be careful not to drop it on yourself. It will fall when you take off the last nut!

While the strut is out of the way, this is a good time to clean the surface that will fit back into the new coilover, otherwise it will be hard to fit together.

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Another angle.

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Now we need to cut the old brake line bracket so it can be removed without opening the hydraulic system for the brakes.

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I mounted the bracket to the lower bolt and bent it to fit where I wanted it to be. I put the grommet on the metal crimp, not the rubber.

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At this point if you measured correctly, you can put the wheel back on.

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Wheel put on with coilovers installed.

Now repeat the above process on the other front coilover.

It’s time to move to the rear. Start by unbolting the brake line bracket from the strut.

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Now remove the bolt from the lower mount in the rear strut. With the bolt removed, pull the lower section of the strut from the mount. I had to use a pry bar on mine. Be careful not to leave the rubber bushing on the mount.

Once the bottom of the strut is free, remove the remaining nut from the top mount and remove the strut from under the car.

Now put the strut on the lower mount.
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To install the rear bracket, remove the top bolt from the caliper bracket(e-brake has to be disengaged).
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Use the jack to help lift strut into position to put the top mount nuts on. Repeat for the other side.

Be sure and check all nuts and bolts to make sure that everything was tightened back up. Now lower the car and check measurements to the fender well. Make sure both sides match.

Adjust height as needed.

Congratulations, you have now installed your ksport coilovers.

First thing to do after installing coilovers is to go get an alignment!
If you neglect this you will be buying new tires very soon.