Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Couple Torsion Beam Axle / Rear Alignment
Repair procedures
| Rear Wheel Alignment |
| 1. |
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment to inspect the rear wheel alignment, always position the vehicle on a level surface. |
| 2. |
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
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B - A > 0: Toe in (+) B - A < 0: Toe out (-) |
Toe is pre-set at the factory, so it does not need to be adjusted. If the toe is not within the standard value, replace or repair the damaged parts and then inspect again.
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Toe-in Total Australia : 0.30° ± 0.3° General / Middle East / Europe / Russia / South America : 0.24° ± 0.3° Brazil / Mexico : 0.22° ± 0.3° Individual Australia : 0.15° ± 0.15° General / Middle East / Europe / Russia / South America : 0.12° ± 0.15° Brazil / Mexico : 0.11° ± 0.15° |
Camber
Camber is pre-set at the factory, so it does not need to be adjusted. If the camber is not within the standard value, replace or repair the damaged parts and then inspect again.
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Camber angle : -1.2° ± 0.5° |
Rear Torsion Beam Axle
Components and components location
Components
1. Torsion beam axle
2. Torsion beam
axle cover
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
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Rear Suspension System - Multi link
Components and components location
Components Location
1. Rear upper arm
2. Assist arm
3. Rear cross member
4. Rear stabilizer bar
5. Trailing arm
6. ...
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2021 (BD) Owners Manual: Jack label
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Kia Forte 2019-2021 (BD) Owners Manual: Towing
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