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# Kia Soul EV: Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures

Replacement

1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. | Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)
Insert to the shaft in order that the center of the bolt and the marking (A) is in a straight line.

3. | Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 107.8N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5lb-ft)
• | Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

4. | Remove the stabilizer link (A) loosening the nut.
Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3~86.8lb-ft)

5. | Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
(1) | Remove the split pin (A).
(2) | Remove the castle nut (B).
(3) | Use the SST (09568-34000).
Tightening torque: 23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
• | When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
• | Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
• | The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.

6. | Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque: 58.9 ~ 70.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1 lb-ft)

7. | Loosen the bolt and then separate the roll rod stopper (A).
Tightening torque: 107.9 ~127.5N.m(11.0 ~ 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)

8. | Install the jack and then remove the bolt and nut.
Tightening torque Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts : 156.9 ~ 176.5N.m(16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)

9. | Remove the stabilizer (A) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts & nuts.
Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

10. | Install in the reverse order of removal.

11. | Check the wheel Alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")

Inspection

1. | Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2. | Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.

##### Front Lower Arm Repair procedures

Replacement 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: 88.3 ~ ...

##### Front Stabilizer Link Repair procedures

Replacement 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 : 88.3 ...

##### Other information:

### Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Components and Components Location

Components Location [Front Suspension] 1. Drive shaft 2. Lower arm 3. Front axle4. Front strut assembly5. Stabilizer bar 6. Steering gear box 7. Sub frame 8. Front stabilizer link [Power Electric Frame] 1. Power Electric Frame ...

### Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools Tool Name / NumberIllustrationDescriptionSteering wheel puller09561-11001Remove the steering wheelBall joint puller09568-34000Separate the ball joint from the front axle. ...
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