Kia Soul: Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for looseness or damage. Retighten to the specified torque.
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration,
or damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten
connections or replace part ...
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks ...
See also:
Air Cleaner Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine cover.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3.
Remove the air duct and air cleane ...
Power Window Motor Inspection
Front Power Window Motor
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front door trim.
(Refer ...
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road ...