Kia Soul: Front Strut Assembly Replacement
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
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3. |
Loosen the bolts (A, B), and then remove the wheel speed sensor.
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4. |
Loosen the brake hose bracket bolts (A).
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5. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly
after loosening the nut (B).
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6. |
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
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7. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the knuckle by loosening
the bolt & nut.
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8. |
Remove the front strut assembly and then loosen the strut mounting
nuts (A).
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Front Strut Assembly Components
1. Strut assembly
2. Insulator
3. Strut bearing
4. Spring upper pad
5. Coil spring
6. Dust cover
7. Bumper rubber
8. Spring lower pad
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Front Strut Assembly Disassembly
1.
Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring
(A).
Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 68.6N.m(6.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6l ...
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1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
3.
Measure resistance bet ...
Audio Remote Control Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check for resistance or output voltage between terminals in each switch position.
[Audio]
SwitchConnector terminalResistance (±5%)Output voltageSeek up2-4430 ?0.4 V ± 0.22Seek ...