Kia Soul EV: Rear Suspension System / Rear Torsion Beam Axle Repair procedures
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
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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). |
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Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and the remove the rear caliper body (A).
Tightening torque :
21.6 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)
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Remove the pads (B), in the caliper carrier (A). 
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Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (B), and then place the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.
Tightening torque :
63.7 ~ 73.5 N.m (6.5 ~ 7.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 54.2 lb-ft)
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Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (A). 
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Loosen the screws (B), and then remove the brake disc (A).
Tightening torque:
4.9 ~ 5.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)
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Loosen the bolts and then remove the hub bearing (A).
Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 68.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 43.3 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)
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Remove the hub bearing by using the rubber hammer. 
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Loosen the rear shock absorber (A) upper mounting bolt.
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0lb-ft)
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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)
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Remove the bolt (A) and then remove the fastener (B) and wheel speed sensor cable from the fixed bracket. 
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Pull the torsion beam axle in the direction of a down and then remove the coil spring (A).
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
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Loosen the mounting bolts (B) and then remove the torsion beam axle (A) from the frame.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Use a SST(09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly. |
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Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear. |
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Check the rear axle carrier for cracks. |
Components
1. Rear torsion beam axle
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Components
1. Steering Gear box
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