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Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Suspension System / Tires/Wheels / Alignment: Repair procedures

Front Wheel Alignment
   
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.
Toe

B - A > 0: Toe in (+)
B - A < 0: Toe out (-)
Toe adjustment
1.
Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.
2.
Remove the bellows clip to prevent the bellows from being twisted.
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.
Toe
Total : 0°±0.2°
Individual : 0°±0.1°
Tie rod
Turning direction
Toe
LH
(Driver''s side)
Backward
Decrease
(Toe in)
Forward
Increase
(Toe out)
RH
Backward
Increase
(Toe out)
Forward
Decrease
(Toe in)

4.
When completing the toe adjustment, install the bellows clip and tighten the tie rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 53.9N.m (5.0 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
5.
Compensate the steering angle sensor after adjusting the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column-Shaft")
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 : -0.5°±0.5°
Caster angle : 4.02 ° ± 0.5°
Rear Wheel Alignment
   
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment to inspect the rear wheel alignment, always position the vehicle on a level surface.
Prior to inspection, make sure that the rear suspension system is in normal operating condition and that the tires are inflated to the specified pressure.
Toe

B - A > 0: Toe in (+)
B - A < 0: Toe out (-)
Toe adjustment
1.
Loosen the nut holding the assist arm cam bolt (A).
2.
Adjust rear toe by turning the rear assist arm cam bolt (A) clockwise or counter clockwise. Toe adjustment should be made by turning the right and left cam bolt by the same amount.
Toe
Total : 0.2°±0.2°
Individual : 0.1°±0.1°
Cam bolt
Turning direction
Toe
LH
(Driver''s side)
Clockwise
Decrease
(Toe out)
Counter
clockwise
Increase
(Toe in)
RH
Clockwise
Increase
(Toe in)
Counter
clockwise
Decrease
(Toe out)

3.
When completing the toe adjustment, tighten the nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 117.7N.m (11.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
4.
Compensate the steering angle sensor after adjusting the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column-Shaft")
Camber
Adjust the camber by turning the cambolt of the rear lower arm.
Camber: -1.0°±0.5°
Cam bolt
Turning direction
Toe
LH
(Driver''s side)
Clockwise
Camber -
Counter
clockwise
Camber +
RH
Clockwise
Camber +
Counter
clockwise
Camber -

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