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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Fuel Pressure Control Valve. Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω)
0.5 [20°C(68°F)
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Child restraint anchorage position
Your vehicle is equipped with an anchor for securing the tether strap of a child
restraint system (child seat).
The child restraint anchor fittings are installed on the shelf behind the rear
se ...
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
WARNING - Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite flamable items under your vehicle. Do not park
the vehicle over or near flamable objects, such as dry grass, paper, leaves, etc.
Your vehicle is ...