2015 Kia Soul front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft25–30 N⋅m


Brake line	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper mounting support	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m
Front axle brake disc	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Lower steering column joint	23.6–28.03 lbf⋅ft23.6–28.03 lbf⋅ft32–38 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Steering gear	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Steering gear heat protection plate	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle


With crown nut	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	44.25–50.15 lbf⋅ft44.25–50.15 lbf⋅ft60–68 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreSuspension strut


On wheel hub	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m


Suspension strut bearing pedestal	33.19–44.25 lbf⋅ft33.19–44.25 lbf⋅ft45–60 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension


Front axle drive shaft	177.01–199.14 lbf⋅ft177.01–199.14 lbf⋅ft240–270 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Lower front transverse control arm	88.51–103.26 lbf⋅ft88.51–103.26 lbf⋅ft120–140 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Lower rear transverse control arm	118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft160–180 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Support joint bottom down on the stub axle	42.78–51.63 lbf⋅ft42.78–51.63 lbf⋅ft58–70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
Tighten the wheel nuts alternately

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2015 Kia Soul user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Kia warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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2015 Kia Soul Second generation Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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