Kia Soul: Rear Coil Spring Replacement

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

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).

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)

4.	Pull the torsion beam axle in the direction of a down and then remove the coil spring (A).

5.	Installation is the reverse of removal.

1. Spring lower pad 2. Spring 3. Spring upper pad ...

1. Check the coil spring for crack and deformation. 2. Check the coil spring pad for damage and deformation. ...