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Toe adjustment

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  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.

    Toe-in

    Total: 0.16° ± 0.2°

    Individual: 0.08° ± 0.1°

    Fig 1: Adjusting Toe By Screwing Or Unscrewing Tie Rod
    G11816433Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. When completing the toe adjustment, install the bellows clip and tighten the tie rod end lock nut to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 ~ 55 N.m (5.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 36 ~ 40 lb-ft)

  5. Compensate the steering angle sensor after adjusting the wheel alignment.

    (Refer to STEERING COLUMN-SHAFT )