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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Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative
cable and wait for at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2.
Remove the roof trim. (Refer
to the Body group- Interior)
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Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it. 2. Slide the seat to
the position you desire. 3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked
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To fasten the front lap/shoulder belt
1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.
2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out from the retractor.
3. Insert the tongue plate into the open end of the buckle until an audible “click”
is heard, ...