Kia Soul: Front Driveshaft Replacement
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Driveshaft Assembly / Front Driveshaft Replacement
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
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3. |
Remove the driveshaft coking nut (A).
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4. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using
the SST (09568-34000).
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5. |
Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.
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6. |
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect driveshaft (A) from the axle
hub (B).
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7. |
Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case,
and separate the drive shaft (B) from the transaxle case.
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8. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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9. |
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment")
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Front Driveshaft Component
1. Driveshaft (LH) 2. Circlip 3. Driveshaft (RH) ...TJ Joint Components
[LH] 1. BJ assembly 2. BJ circlip 3. BJ boot band 4. BJ boot 5. Shaft 6. TJ boot band 7. TJ boot 8. Spider assembly 9. Snap ring 10. TJ h ...See also:
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are
equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct siz ...
ESC OFF usage
When driving
It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on
a flat road surface.
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On-vehicle Inpection
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First of all, check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, perform
troubleshooting in accord ...