Kia Soul EV: Front Suspension System / Front Lower Arm Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Lower Arm Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

•	Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.

Tightening torque:

58.9 ~ 70.6N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1lb-ft)

Loosen the bolts (B,C), and then remove the front lower arm (A).

Tightening torque

(B) 117.7 ~ 137.3N.m(12.0 ~ 14.0kgf.m, 86.8 ~ 101.3lb-ft)

5.	Installation is the reverse of removal.

Inspection

1.	Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2.	Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.

3.	Check the all bolts and nuts.

Front Strut Assembly Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub. Tightening torque: ...

Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pin ...

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Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools Tool Name / NumberIllustrationDescriptionBand installer09495-3K000Used to install ear type boot bandPuller09495-33000Used to remove spider assemblyBall joint puller09568-34000Used to separate ball joint from the front axle. ...

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Specifications

Tightening Torque ItemNmkgf.mlb-ftPassenger Airbag (PAB)7.8 ~ 11.80.8 ~ 1.25.9 ~ 8.6Curtain Airbag (CAB)Bolt7.8 ~ 11.80.8 ~ 1.25.9 ~ 8.6Nut3.9 ~ 5.90.4 ~ 0.62.9 ~ 4.4Side Airbag (SAB)5.9 ~ 7.80.6 ~ 0.84.3 ~ 5.8SRSCM7.8 ~ 9.80.8 ~ 1.05.7 ~ 7.3Front Impact Sensor (FIS) Mounting nut7.8 ~ 9.80.8 ~ ...