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:
Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing)
CAUTION - Tie-down hooks
Do not use the hooks under the rear of the vehicle for towing purposes. These
hooks are designed ONLY for transport tiedown. If the tie-down hooks are used for
towing, ...
Cruise Control Switch Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to the RT group)
3.
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Electronic stability control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle
is actually going. ESC appl ...