Kia Soul: Alignment. Front wheel alignment
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Suspension System / Tires/Wheels / Alignment. 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 wheel alignment, steering column is approximately in
tilt mid position.
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Toe
B - A > 0: Toe in (+)
B - A ＜ 0: Toe out (-)
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Toe adjustment
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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 : -0.5° ±
0.5°
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Caster angle : 5.1° ± 0.5°
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Wheel. Hub nut tightening sequence
Tighten the hub nuts as follows.
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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See also:
Rear Disc Brake. Removal
Brake caliper assembly
1.
Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft ...
Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or
to install tire chains on your tires.
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size
and ...