Kia Forte: Front Alignment Adjustment
Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Alignment Adjustment
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment
equipment to inspect the front wheel alignment, always position the
vehicle on a level surface with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
Prior to inspection, make sure that the front suspension and steering
system are in normal operating condition and that the tires are inflated
to the specified pressure.
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Toe
B - A > 0: Toe in (+)
B - A ＜ 0: Toe out (-)
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Toe adjustment
| 1. |
Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.
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| 2. |
Remove the bellows clip to prevent the bellows from being twisted.
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| 3. |
Adjust the toe by screwing or unscrewing the tie rod. Toe adjustment
should be made by turning the right and left tie rods by the same amount.
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| 4. |
When completing the toe adjustment, install the bellows clip and
tighten the tie rod end lock nut to specified torque.
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Camber and Caster
Camber and Caster are pre-set at the factory, so they do not need to be
adjusted. If the camber and caster are not within the standard value, replace
or repair the damaged parts and then inspect again.
Camber angle : -0.37° ±
0.5°
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Caster angle : 4.01° ±
0.50°
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Components Location
1. Sub frame
2. Lower arm
3. Steering gearbox
4. Stabilizer bar
5. Front strut assembly
6. Front stabilizer link
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Front Strut Assembly Components
1. Strut assembly
2. Insulator
3. Strut bearing
4. Spring upper pad
5. Coil spring
6. Dust cover
7. Spring lower pad
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See also:
Smart Key Unit Component
Component (1)
Connector Pin Information
No.
Connector A (24 pins)
No.
Connector B (20 pins)
No.
Connector C (18 pins)
1
VBAT CPU
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Fuel requirements
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performan ...
IMS module Removal
1.
Remove the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the driver seat in the car.
(Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")
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