Inspection
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Check the steering wheel free road.
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(1) |
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.
Standard value:
30mm (1.18in.) or less
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(3) |
If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering
column, shaft, and linkages.
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2. |
Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
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(1) |
Check that the dust parking and cap are not damaged.
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(2) |
Check that the Bellows bands are not loose.
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(3) |
Check that the steering gear box is not damaged.
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(4) |
Check that the column and shaft are properly connected
to the steering gear box.
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Inspect the parking brake system including the parking brake lever (or
pedal) and cables.
Adjustment
Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment
1.
Remove the rear console ...
Inspection
1.
Check the suspension ball joint.
(1)
Check the grease leaks, kinks or damage for the front
lower arm ball joint.
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See also:
Engine Oil Inspection
Engine Oil
1.
Check the engine oil quality.
Check the oil deterioration, entry of water, discoloring of thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the ...
Cluster Ionizer (FATC only) Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing")
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Rear Door Outside Handle Replacement
1.
Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
2.
Remove the hole plug (A).
3.
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Kia Soul: Steering gear rack, linkage and boots
Parking Brake
Suspension ball joints