Kia Soul EV: Rear Suspension System / Rear Coil Spring Repair procedures
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 :
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3.
Loosen the bolt and then remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the torsion beam axle.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
4.
Disconnect the eletric parking brake acturator connector.
5.
Remove the bolt (A) and then remove the fastener (B) and wheel speed sensor cable from the fixed bracket.
6.
Pull the torsion beam axle in the direction of a down and then remove the coil spring (A).
7.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
1.
Check the coil spring for crack and deformation.
2.
Check the coil spring pad for damage and deformation.
Components
1. Spring lower pad2. Spring3. Spring upper pad
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Components
1. Rear torsion beam axle
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Other information:
Component Location
1. Rear door trim
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Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage.
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