Kia Soul: Steering Column and Shaft. Replacement
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Steering System / Electric Power Steering / Steering Column and Shaft. Replacement
1. |
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then
wait for at least 30 seconds.
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2. |
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight
ahead.
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3. |
Remove the airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring")
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4. |
Disconnect the connector & lock nut (A) and then remove the steering
wheel by using special service tools (09561-11001).
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5. |
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column upper & lower
shroud (A).
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6. |
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel)
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7. |
Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the clock spring
(B).
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8. |
Disconnect the connector (A).
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9. |
Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches (A).
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10. |
Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly
(A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
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11. |
Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
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12. |
Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the
mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).
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13. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly
from the steering column assembly.
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Steering Column and Shaft. Components
1. Steering column assembly
2. Steering joint assembly
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Steering Column and Shaft. Disassembly
Key lock assembly
1.
Make a groove on the head of special bolts (A) by a punch.
2.
Loosen the special bolt using a screw driver and ...
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