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2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic Trans
Suspension System - General Information: Specifications: Notes
2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic TransSECTION Notes
FRONT SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension type | MacPherson Strut | |||
| Shock absorber | Type | Gas | ||
| Gamma 1.6 GDI | M/T | Coil spring | Free Height [I.D. color] | 289.4mm (11.3937 in.) [Green - Orange] |
| A/T | Coil spring | Free Height [I.D. color] | 304.5mm (11.9882 in.) [Green - Blue] | |
| Nu 2.0 GDI | M/T | Coil spring | Free Height [I.D. color] | 301.7mm (11.8780 in.) [Green - Violet] |
| A/T | Coil spring | Free Height [I.D. color] | 306.6mm (12.0709 in.) [Violet - Blue] | |
REAR SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension type | Torsion Beam Axle | |
| Shock absorber Type | Gas (Mono tube) | |
| Coil spring | Free Height [I.D. color] | 332.7mm (12.0984 in.) [Yellow - Green] |
WHEEL & TIRE SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel | Steel | 6.5J * 16 |
| Aluminum | 6.5J * 16 | |
| 6.5J * 17 | ||
| 7.5J * 18 | ||
| Tire | 195 | |
| 205/60 R16 | ||
| 215/55 R17 | ||
| 235/45R18 | ||
| Tire pressure | 2.3 cm2 (33 psi) | |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | ||
| Toe-in | Individual | 0.05°±0.1° | 0.15° (+0.25°/-0.15°) |
| Total | 0.1°±0.2° | 0.3° (+0.5°/-0.3°) | |
| Camber angle | -0.5°±0.5° | -1.5°±0.5° | |
| Caster angle | 5.1°±0.5° | - | |
| King-pin angle | 13.4°±0.5° | - | |
| Ride height | 395±10mm | ||
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.