Kia Forte: Specifications
Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Suspension System / Specifications
Front Suspension
| Item |
Specification |
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| Suspension type |
MacPherson Strut |
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| Shock absorber |
Type |
Gas |
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| Coil spring |
Nu Engine MT |
Free Height [I.D. color] |
311.9mm (12.2795 in.) [Orange - Skyblue] |
| Nu Engine AT |
317.4mm (12.4961 in.) [Orange - Pink] |
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Rear Suspension
| Item |
Specification |
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| Suspension type |
Torsion Beam Axle |
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| Shock absorber Type |
Monotube |
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| Coil spring |
Nu Engine |
Free Height [I.D color] |
303.4mm(11.9449 in.) [Blue - White] |
Wheel & Tire
| Item |
Specification |
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| Front |
Rear |
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| Steel |
15 inch |
6.0J x 15 |
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| 16 inch |
6.5J x 16 |
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| Aluminum |
16 inch |
6.5J x 16 |
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| 17 inch |
7.0. x 17 |
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| Tire |
15 inch |
P195/65 R15 |
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| 16 inch |
P205/55 R16 |
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| 17 inch |
P215/45 R17 |
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| Spare tire |
T125/80 D15 |
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| Tire pressure kPa (psi) |
P195/65 R15 |
220 (32) |
220 (32) |
| P205/55 R16 |
220 (32) |
220 (32) |
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| P215/45 R17 |
220 (32) |
220 (32) |
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| T125/80 D15 |
420 (60) |
420 (60) |
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| PCD |
Ø114.3 |
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Wheel Alignment
| Item |
Specification |
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| Front |
Rear |
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| Toe-in |
Total |
0.1°±0.2° |
0.4° (+0.5° / -0.4°) |
| Individual |
0.05°±0.1° |
0.2°(+0.25° / -0.2°) |
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| Camber angle |
-0.5°±0.5° |
-1.5°±0.5° |
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| Caster angle |
4.13°±0.50° |
- |
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| King-pin angle |
13.9°±0.5° |
- |
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| Ride height (in.) |
382±10mm (15.0393±0.3937in.) |
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Tightening Torque
| Front Suspension |
| Item |
Tightening torque (kgf.m) |
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| Nm |
kgf.m |
lb-ft |
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| Tire wheel hub nuts |
88.3 ~ 107.9 |
9.0 ~ 11.0 |
65.1 ~ 79.6 |
| Strut assembly to frame |
44.1 ~ 58.3 |
4.5 ~ 6.0 |
32.5 ~ 43.4 |
| Strut assembly to knuckle |
137.3 ~ 156.9 |
14.0 ~ 16.0 |
101.3 ~ 115.7 |
| Strut assembly lock nut |
58.3 ~ 73.5 |
6.0 ~ 7.5 |
43.4 ~ 54.2 |
| Lower arm to sub frame (Front) |
98.1 ~ 117.7 |
10.0 ~ 12.0 |
72.3 ~ 86.8 |
| Lower arm to sub frame (Rear) |
156.9 ~ 176.5 |
16.0 ~ 18.0 |
115.7 ~ 130.2 |
| Lower arm to knuckle |
78.5 ~ 88.3 |
8.0 ~9.0 |
57.9 ~ 65.1 |
| Sub frame stay mounting bolts |
44.1 ~ 53.9 |
4.5 ~ 5.5 |
32.5 ~ 39.8 |
| Stabilizer link to strut assembly |
98.1 ~ 117.7 |
10.0 ~12.0 |
72.3 ~ 86.8 |
| Stabilizer bar to stabilizer link |
98.1 ~ 117.7 |
10.0 ~ 12.0 |
72.3 ~ 86.8 |
| Stabilizer bracket mounting bolts |
44.1 ~ 53.9 |
4.5 ~ 5.5 |
32.5 ~ 39.8 |
| Cross member to body |
156.9 ~ 176.5 |
16.0 ~ 18.0 |
115.7 ~ 130.2 |
| Tie rod end nut |
23.5 ~ 33.3 |
2.4 ~ 3.4 |
17.4 ~ 24.6 |
| Universal joint to pinion of steering gear |
32.4 ~ 37.3 |
3.3 ~ 3.8 |
23.9 ~ 27.5 |
Rear Suspension
| Item |
Tightening torque (kgf.m) |
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| Nm |
kgf.m |
lb-ft |
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| Tire wheel hub nuts |
88.3 ~ 107.9 |
9.0 ~ 11.0 |
65.1 ~ 79.6 |
| Shock absorber to body |
98.1 ~ 117.7 |
10.0 ~ 12.0 |
72.3 ~ 86.8 |
| Shock absorber to torsion beam axle |
98.1 ~ 117.7 |
10.0 ~ 12.0 |
72.3 ~ 86.8 |
| Torsion beam axle to body |
156.9 ~ 176.5 |
16.0 ~ 18.0 |
115.7 ~ 130.2 |
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Strut spring compressor
09546-26000
Compression of coli spring
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Troubleshooting Guide
Before Thinking The Product Has Malfunctioned
1.
Errors which occur during the operation or installation of the
device may be mistaken as a malfunction of the actual de ...
Installation
1.
Install the multifunction switch.
2.
Install the clock spring.
3.
Install the steering column upper and lowe ...
Front Lower Arm Replacement
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A ...
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