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# Kia Soul EV: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber 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 : 88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
• | Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3. | Loosen the rear shock absorber (A) upper mounting bolt.
Tightening torque : 49.0 ~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0lb-ft)

4. | Loosen the bolt and then remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the torsion beam axle.
Tightening torque : 98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

Inspection

1. | Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.

2. | Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.

Disposal

1. | Fully extend the piston rod.

2. | Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.
• | The gas coming out is harmless but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling.

##### Rear Shock Absorber Components and Components Location

Components 1. Shock absorber assembly 2. Dust cover 3. Bump stopper 4. Cup 5. washer6. Insulator assembly 7. Lock nut ...

##### Rear Coil Spring Components and Components Location

Components 1. Spring lower pad2. Spring3. Spring upper pad ...

##### Other information:

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

Specifications ItemSpecificationFront disc brakeTypeVentilated discDisc O.D.O 300 mm (11.81 in)Disc thickness28 mm (1.10 in)Caliper pistonSingleCylinder I.D.O 60.6 mm (2.36 in)Rear disc brakeTypeSolid discDisc O.D.O 284 mm (11.18 in)Disc thickness10 mm (0.39 in)Caliper pistonSingleCylinde ...

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

Components 1. Hands free call switch2. Mic3. Front left speaker4. Front right speaker5. AVN head unit (hands free control) ? There is no hands free jack. This system supports Bluetooth (wireless system). ...
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