Kia Soul EV: Electric Power Steering / Steering Column and Shaft Repair procedures
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Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds. |
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Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. |
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Remove the airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring") |
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Disconnect the connector & lock nut (A) and then remove the steering wheel by using special service tools (09561-11001).
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 49.0N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2lb-ft)
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Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column. |
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Must be replaced with new lock nut when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed) |
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Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column upper & lower shroud (A). 
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6. |
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel) |
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Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the clock spring (B). 
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8. |
Disconnect the connector (A). 
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Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches (A). 
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Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque :
32.4 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)
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Insert to the shaft in order that the center of the bolt and the marking (A) is in a straight line. |
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Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column. |
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Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).
Tightening torque :
Nut : 24.5 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.5 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)
Bolt : 44.1 ~ 49.0N.m (4.5 ~ 5.0kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 36.2lb-ft)
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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.
Tightening torque :
28.9 ~ 36.2 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 58.8 ~ 70.6 lb-ft)
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Must be ASP calibration and EPS type recognition after assembling. |
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Key lock assembly
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Make a groove on the head of special bolts (A) by a punch. 
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Loosen the special bolt using a screw driver and then remove the key lock assembly from the steering column assembly. |
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Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly. |
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Check the steering column for damage and deformation. |
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Check the joint bearing for damage and wear. |
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Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks. |
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Check the key lock assembly for proper operation and replace it if necessary. |
Components
1. Steering column assembly2. Steering joint assembly
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Components
1. Steering Gear box
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