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Maintenance – KIA Soul 2011 User Manual

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Maintenance

G051800APA

Rear brake drums and linings
(if equipped)

Check the rear brake drums and linings
for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken
parts, and excessive wear.

G052000AUN

Exhaust pipe and muffler

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf-
fler and hangers for cracks, deterioration,
or damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.

G052100AUN

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.

G052200AUN

Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint

With the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.

G052300AEN

Power steering pump, belt and
hoses (if equipped)

Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Replace
any damaged or leaking parts immedi-
ately. Inspect the power steering belt (or
drive belt) for evidence of cuts, cracks,
excessive wear, oiliness and proper ten-
sion. Replace or adjust it if necessary.

G052400AUN

Drive shafts and boots

Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.

G052500AUN

Air conditioning refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.