Kia Soul EV: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber Repair procedures
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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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3.
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)
4.
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)
1.
Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
2.
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
Disposal
1.
Fully extend the piston rod.
2.
Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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The gas coming out is harmless but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling.
Components
1. Shock absorber assembly 2. Dust cover 3. Bump stopper 4. Cup 5. washer6. Insulator assembly 7. Lock nut
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Components
1. Spring lower pad2. Spring3. Spring upper pad
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Other information:
Component Location
1. Horn switch2. Horn relay (EMS box)3. Horn 4. Clock spring
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Warning And Caution Labels
1. Reservoir cap caution2. Cooling fan caution3. Auxiliary 12V auxiliary battery caution4. High voltage caution
Auxiliary battery Caution Label
Warning / Caution Label (Cont''d)
A.Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparks away from the auxiliary ba ...