Kia Soul EV: Chassis / Suspension Ball Joints Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Maintenance / Chassis / Suspension Ball Joints Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Check the suspension ball joint. Check the grease leaks, kinks or damage in the front lower arm ball joint.

2.	Check the grease leaks, kinks or damage in the tie rod end ball joint.

Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the steering wheel free road. (1) Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. (2) Measure the distance where the steering wheel can be tu ...

Tire (pressure & tread wear) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the tire pressure. (230+7 kPa (33psi+1.0psi) 2. Check the tire tread wear. (Refer to Suspension System - "Tire") 3. Check if the wear of tire tread is uneven. (Re ...

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

Specification MotorJoint typeMax. permissible angleOuterInnerOuterInner80KWBJ#92TJ#9245°21° Tightening Torques ItemN.mkgf.mIb.ftFrontTire wheel hub nuts88.3 ~ 107.99.0 ~ 11.065.1 ~ 79.6Drive shaft coking nut274.6 ~ 294.228.0 ~ 30.0202.5 ~ 217.0Strut assembly to knuckle137.3 ~ 156.914.0 ...

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

Removal • Put on gloves to protect your hands. • Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces. 1. Remove the rear pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim") 2. Loosen the quarter fixed g ...