Kia Soul EV: Steering System / Specifications
Item
| Specification
|
Type
| MDPS(Motor Driven Power Steering)
|
Steering gear
| Type
| Rack & Pinion
|
Rack stroke
| 154 ± 1mm
|
Steering angle (Max.)
| Inner
| 37.6° (+0.5°/-1.5°)
|
Outer
| 31.3°
|
Tightening Torques
Item
| Tightening torque (kgf.m)
|
Nm
| kgf.m
| lb-ft
|
Wheel Hub nuts
| 88.3 ~ 107.9
| 9.0 ~ 11.0
| 65.1 ~ 79.6
|
Steering wheel lock nut
| 39.2 ~ 49.0
| 4.0 ~ 5.0
| 28.9 ~ 36.2
|
Steering column bolt. (to universal joint)
| 28.9 ~ 36.2
| 5.0 ~ 6.0
| 58.8 ~ 70.6
|
Steering column mounting nuts
| 24.5 ~ 29.4
| 2.5 ~ 3.0
| 18.1 ~ 21.7
|
Steering column mounting bolt
| 44.1 ~ 49.0
| 4.5 ~ 5.0
| 32.5 ~ 36.2
|
Bolt connecting universal joint bolt. (to pinion)
| 32.4 ~ 38.3
| 3.3 ~ 3.8
| 23.9 ~ 27.5
|
Tie rod end castle nut
| 23.5 ~ 33.3
| 2.4 ~ 3.4
| 17.4 ~ 24.6
|
Lower arm ball joint bolt & nut (to knuckle)
| 58.8 ~ 70.6
| 6.0 ~ 7.2
| 43.4 ~ 52.1
|
Steering gear box mounting bolt. (to sub frame)
| 88.3 ~ 107.9
| 9.0 ~ 11.0
| 65.1 ~ 79.6
|
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts
| 156.9 ~ 176.5
| 16.0 ~ 18.0
| 115.7 ~ 130.2
|
Stabilizer bar nut ( to stabilizer link)
| 98.1 ~ 117.7
| 10.0 ~ 12.0
| 72.3 ~ 86.8
|
High Voltage Shut-off Procedure
Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information
and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage
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Special Service Tools
Tool Name / NumberIllustrationDescriptionSteering wheel puller09561-11001Remove the steering wheelBall joint puller09568-34000Separate the ball joint from the front axle.
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Other information:
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 :
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Inspection
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information
and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage
system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious
electrical injuries.
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Be su ...