I just changed one of those couplers for a customer on a 2013 Soul last week. It's hotter than hell down there in the floorboard. My eyelashes were melting off I am surprised your eyebrows stayed on. Good job! I love seeing women working on cars like me💯
Excellent vid! As a rather large person who grew up in the automotive trade I can respect a person who gets into the most difficult places. These smaller cars need more agile techs. You have a great future ahead of you!
Great video. Now i know what causes that clunk. My mom has 2013 but so far no noise. Only 44k miles on it. But when it does i know where to look. Thanks.
I have a question I have a 2012 Kia forte and mine is making a clanking sound and I was wondering how long did it take you to do the job of replacing that part in your steering anyway keep up the amazing RUclips videos
@jmcnallyua hello so in reality it should take about ah hr maybe 1hr and a half it took me forever because I had a baby to take care of at the same time lol but it really shouldn't take more than 2hrs
Advice to whom need it. Remove the seat, it's only 4 bolts and two connectors. We are not snake. I did it and my coupler was intact, brand new. Was making a little noise (tinny). Really, I don't understand how people treat their cars.
I have a 2010 Soul Sport with 127k on the clock. Vehicle developed a steering twitch after a curveside collision (R front wheel). The impact was strong enough to bend the (R) tie rod end and front strut. Replaced both tie rod ends and both struts. Had new tires installed and a 4 wheel alignment. Soon after, the steering twitches occurred whenever going over certain bumps, road gaps or ruts. I returned to the same tire center and explained what was happening. The same 2 technicians double checked the alignment (20-25 minutes) as well as checking the wheel bearings for wear. They couldn't find anything under the car that could cause the steering twitch, so I went ahead to check the steering coupler! Well, after dropping the steering column and having a clear view of the steering shaft assembly. I was unable to locate nor could see what even resembles that steering assist module! There was nothing but the steering shaft, a U joint connected to another shaft leading to the fire wall. After several minutes trying to locate where that rubber coupler could go, I simply reassembled the steering column/lower dash. Any ideas or thoughts why my 2010 Sport would not have that steering assist module under the dash? Thanks in advance!
Hmm 🤔 💭 you sure it didn't have one I'm pretty sure that year should also have it . Once u took the steering column down did u see a cylinder like part attached and then inside that is were that coupler is.
@@squigglymunchkinmechanic I was expecting to see that at the lower end of the shaft, near the firewall. There was nothing there besides the “U” joint. I did notice that the vertical shaft that went through the firewall had a piston like feature that allowed it to shorten and extend, I’m guessing for slight deviation.
@@squigglymunchkinmechanic , I’m going to check the rack and pinion assembly too! I have a feeling that it may have been damaged due to that front wheel impact that bent the tie rod end!
@@squigglymunchkinmechanic well the worst it got, the easier it was to identify! Bad lower control arm and ball joint assembly on the passenger side. Located a lifetime warranty part at O’Reilly’s for $73. It took me a little over an 1hr to dissemble and replace. She’s running smooth and safe again!
You are girl and you did this. Respect for you! I whatch how you are launching down on the floor, no I can't do that, I am tall guy. My daughter has absolutely same model of Soul. I will tell her to whatch your video, and she must doing same like you, or she will pay to a mechanic to replace the coupler. Thank you for great video.
So young, so beautiful, a baby, and with so many tattoos. Girl, take care of your body, and your skin. You don't need to imitate others. Your body is beautiful enough without tattoos and too much makeup.
@@esmiavila3538 No body asked me, I just say it because I'm free. I don't worry about myself because I don't do your stupidities. Like I say, I'm free to say whatever I want. get out.
I did this last night and my steering column pulled apart and I didn't get it put back on perfectly straight so the steering wheel is turning to the left and the adjusting lever for the telescopic and raising and lowering of the steering wheel does not work properly either can you please help me
Oh nooo. Well as for the wheel not being perfectly straight you may need to get an alignment done and for the other stuff not working did u happen to plug everything in?
@squigglymunchkinmechanicblanco I think so. I meant the steering wheel is not centered. And I'm hoping that's what is causing the adjusting lever to not work except for in the highest position... I will fix it next time...and the coupler is changed and fixed. Just wondering if you knew anything about the column sliding apart and what can happen if?
@23BeRAD yeah when taking columns apart you have to be very gentle and careful because if handled incorrectly you can cause some damage to let's say possibly the clock spring or other sensitive components. I would try an alignment first you might have just slightly moved it when putting it back together
Yeah the only thing I believe I did wrong was turn the wheel a little when putting the two-column pieces back together as one shaft. Do you know if I opened up the adjusting lever to make that even possible or do they just always slide apart when they're not bolted in place?
Hi a friend of mine did this to my car but he bever took off my battery now two light are on my dash boerd the one has a airbag and the one that is yellow the one with a car like slidding and stuff i try to find the scanner part on the kia soul 2013 to see if i either take ot to autozone get rrad or just take the battery plugs and put those together to see if ot resets the computer it self like that or what . No one ever told me to take the battery frist b4 to do the change this part it will happen it better to be infrom period .
Aww man... u can try to put the cables together and see if it resets. But anytime you work with anything that has to do with unplugging wires, you should always unplug the battery.
I just changed one of those couplers for a customer on a 2013 Soul last week. It's hotter than hell down there in the floorboard. My eyelashes were melting off I am surprised your eyebrows stayed on. Good job! I love seeing women working on cars like me💯
Lmfao that day I did this it was hot as shiiiii lol
Awesome to see girls doing auto mechanics.
This is just the video I needed! My GF’s daughter’s 2011 Kia Soul is doing exactly this. I am going to use your video as a guide to repair it for her.
Excellent vid! As a rather large person who grew up in the automotive trade I can respect a person who gets into the most difficult places. These smaller cars need more agile techs. You have a great future ahead of you!
Great video. Now i know what causes that clunk. My mom has 2013 but so far no noise. Only 44k miles on it. But when it does i know where to look. Thanks.
I have a question I have a 2012 Kia forte and mine is making a clanking sound and I was wondering how long did it take you to do the job of replacing that part in your steering anyway keep up the amazing RUclips videos
@jmcnallyua hello so in reality it should take about ah hr maybe 1hr and a half it took me forever because I had a baby to take care of at the same time lol but it really shouldn't take more than 2hrs
@@squigglymunchkinmechanic Ok thank you for taking the time out of your day to comment on my post anyway I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July
@@jmcnallyua no problem happy 4th of July to you too!
Advice to whom need it. Remove the seat, it's only 4 bolts and two connectors. We are not snake. I did it and my coupler was intact, brand new. Was making a little noise (tinny). Really, I don't understand how people treat their cars.
@irisbaez1972 lol first of you don't need to take the seat of that is your personal preference plus I'm tiny so yeah kinda like a snake here 🤣
How tall are you? I doubt I could even get my head in that footwell.
Lol 5'
I am 6'3 I have no idea how to get there, plus it is winter, freezing. What happens if my daughter will continue drive with that knoking?
@@rubberduckyconvoy2723 she will die.
I have a 2010 Soul Sport with 127k on the clock. Vehicle developed a steering twitch after a curveside collision (R front wheel). The impact was strong enough to bend the (R) tie rod end and front strut. Replaced both tie rod ends and both struts. Had new tires installed and a 4 wheel alignment.
Soon after, the steering twitches occurred whenever going over certain bumps, road gaps or ruts. I returned to the same tire center and explained what was happening. The same 2 technicians double checked the alignment (20-25 minutes) as well as checking the wheel bearings for wear. They couldn't find anything under the car that could cause the steering twitch, so I went ahead to check the steering coupler!
Well, after dropping the steering column and having a clear view of the steering shaft assembly. I was unable to locate nor could see what even resembles that steering assist module! There was nothing but the steering shaft, a U joint connected to another shaft leading to the fire wall.
After several minutes trying to locate where that rubber coupler could go, I simply reassembled the steering column/lower dash.
Any ideas or thoughts why my 2010 Sport would not have that steering assist module under the dash?
Thanks in advance!
Hmm 🤔 💭 you sure it didn't have one I'm pretty sure that year should also have it . Once u took the steering column down did u see a cylinder like part attached and then inside that is were that coupler is.
@@squigglymunchkinmechanic I was expecting to see that at the lower end of the shaft, near the firewall. There was nothing there besides the “U” joint. I did notice that the vertical shaft that went through the firewall had a piston like feature that allowed it to shorten and extend, I’m guessing for slight deviation.
@@squigglymunchkinmechanic thank you for your response!
@@squigglymunchkinmechanic , I’m going to check the rack and pinion assembly too! I have a feeling that it may have been damaged due to that front wheel impact that bent the tie rod end!
@@squigglymunchkinmechanic well the worst it got, the easier it was to identify! Bad lower control arm and ball joint assembly on the passenger side. Located a lifetime warranty part at O’Reilly’s for $73. It took me a little over an 1hr to dissemble and replace.
She’s running smooth and safe again!
You are girl and you did this. Respect for you! I whatch how you are launching down on the floor, no I can't do that, I am tall guy. My daughter has absolutely same model of Soul. I will tell her to whatch your video, and she must doing same like you, or she will pay to a mechanic to replace the coupler.
Thank you for great video.
Good job !
Thank you!
Excelente!!!!💯
So young, so beautiful, a baby, and with so many tattoos. Girl, take care of your body, and your skin. You don't need to imitate others. Your body is beautiful enough without tattoos and too much makeup.
Who asked you ? Worry about yourself and let people live how they wanna live.
Stop with the stupid Tatoos.
@@esmiavila3538 You are a hated. I'm free and in freedom country. maybe you live in Cuba, China, or north Corea. good luck
@@esmiavila3538 No body asked me, I just say it because I'm free. I don't worry about myself because I don't do your stupidities. Like I say, I'm free to say whatever I want. get out.
@irisbaez1972 🤣🤣 definitely not imitating others I'm my own person who loves makeup and tattoos 🤣🤣🤣
I did this last night and my steering column pulled apart and I didn't get it put back on perfectly straight so the steering wheel is turning to the left and the adjusting lever for the telescopic and raising and lowering of the steering wheel does not work properly either can you please help me
Oh nooo. Well as for the wheel not being perfectly straight you may need to get an alignment done and for the other stuff not working did u happen to plug everything in?
@squigglymunchkinmechanicblanco I think so. I meant the steering wheel is not centered. And I'm hoping that's what is causing the adjusting lever to not work except for in the highest position... I will fix it next time...and the coupler is changed and fixed. Just wondering if you knew anything about the column sliding apart and what can happen if?
@@squigglymunchkinmechanic and thank you so very much for responding!!!
@23BeRAD yeah when taking columns apart you have to be very gentle and careful because if handled incorrectly you can cause some damage to let's say possibly the clock spring or other sensitive components. I would try an alignment first you might have just slightly moved it when putting it back together
Yeah the only thing I believe I did wrong was turn the wheel a little when putting the two-column pieces back together as one shaft. Do you know if I opened up the adjusting lever to make that even possible or do they just always slide apart when they're not bolted in place?
Hi a friend of mine did this to my car but he bever took off my battery now two light are on my dash boerd the one has a airbag and the one that is yellow the one with a car like slidding and stuff i try to find the scanner part on the kia soul 2013 to see if i either take ot to autozone get rrad or just take the battery plugs and put those together to see if ot resets the computer it self like that or what . No one ever told me to take the battery frist b4 to do the change this part it will happen it better to be infrom period .
Aww man... u can try to put the cables together and see if it resets. But anytime you work with anything that has to do with unplugging wires, you should always unplug the battery.
But other than that, did he/she make sure everything is plugged back in?
@@squigglymunchkinmechanic idk if they did but he said he did .