Kia Optima: Front wheel alignment
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. |
B - A. 0: Toe in (+) B - A < 0: Toe out (-) |
| 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.
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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 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 : 4.44° ± 0.5° |
Rear wheel alignment
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment
to inspect the rear wheel alignment, always position the v ...
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Floor mat anchor(s)
When using a floor mat on the front floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the
floor mat anchor(s) in your vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward.
WARNING
The following must be ...