Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Steering

Steering Gear Repair Procedures

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General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
12steps
~77min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
02040608010037.328N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the steering gear pinion.

    Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37 N·m
    Insert into the shaft so that the center of the bolt and the mark (A) are aligned.
  3. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 108 N·m
    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  4. Remove the stabilizer link (A) by loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  5. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the steering knuckle using SST (09568-34000).
    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).
    2. Remove the castellated nut (B).
    3. Use SST (09568-34000).

      Tightening Torque: 23.5 ~ 33 N·m
    • When using the SST, be careful not to damage the lower arm ball joint dust boot.
    • Keep the SST tied to the vehicle, as there is a risk of injury if the SST falls during removal of the lower arm ball joint.
    • Peripheral parts may be damaged if the lower arm ball joint is removed with a general tool such as a pry bar, so be sure to use the SST.
  6. Loosen the bolt and nut, and remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.9 ~ 71 N·m

  7. Loosen the bolt, then separate the roller rod stopper (A).

    Tightening Torque: 107.9 ~ 128 N·m

  8. Loosen the bolts and nuts and remove the subframe (A). Tightening torque: Subframe mounting bolt and nut 156.9 ~ 176 N·m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lbf·ft)
  9. Remove the stabilizer bar (A) from the front subframe by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 54 N·m

  10. Remove the transmission (A) from the front subframe by loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • ASP calibration and EPS type recognition must be performed after installation.
  12. Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")

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