Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Multi link / Rear Alignment

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System - Multi link / Rear Alignment

Repair procedures
Rear wheel alignment
  

When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment to inspect the rear wheel alignment, always position the vehicle on a level surface.

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

B - A > 0 : Toe in (+)

B - A < 0 : Toe out (-)

Toe adjustment

Toe-in (Total)
Australia
0.30° ± 0.3°
General / Middle East / Europe / South America
0.24° ± 0.3°
Mexico
0.22° ± 0.3°
Toe-in (Individual)
Australia
0.15° ± 0.15°
General / Middle East / Europe / South America
0.12° ± 0.15°
Mexico
0.11° ± 0.15°

1.

Adjust rear toe by turning the rear assist arm cam bolt (A) clockwise or counter clockwise. Toe adjustment should be made by turning the right and left cam bolt by the same amount.

2.

When completing the toe adjustment, tighten the nut to specified torque.

Tightening torque :

107.9 - 117.7 N.m (11.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 86.8 lb-ft)

Camber Adjustment

1.

Loosen the nut holding the rear lower arm cam bolt (B).

2.

Adjust rear camber by turning the rear lower arm cam bolt (B) clockwise or counter clockwise. Rear camber adjustment should be made by turning the right and left cam bolt by the same amount.

Camber : -1.2° ± 0.5°

3.

When completing the rear camber adjustment, tighten the nut to specified torque.

Tightening torque :

107.9 - 117.7 N.m (11.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

Rear Cross Member
Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A). Tightening torque : 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 ...

Tires/Wheels
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