Kia Soul: Inspection
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Steering System / Inspection
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
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Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight
ahead.
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2. |
Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without
moving the front wheels.
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3. |
If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column,
shaft, and linkages.
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Checking stationary steering effort
1. |
Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position.
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2. |
Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the engine speed
900 ~ 1100rpm, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin
to turn.
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3. |
If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the power
steering gear box and MDPS system.
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Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number Illustration Description Steering wheel puller 09561-11001 Remove the steering wheel Ball joint puller ...See also:
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher
than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance because brake perfo ...
Speed sensing door lock system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked after the vehicle speed exceeds 9.3 mph
(15 km/h). And all doors will be automatically unlocked when you turn the engine
off or when you remove the ignition ...
Yaw-rate and G Sensor. Description
The yaw rate and G sensor is included inside the air bag control module
(SRSCM).
When the vehicle is turning with respect to a vertical axis the yaw rate
sensor detects the yaw rate elec ...