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Kia Spectra GS L4-1.8L (2002)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Technical Service Bulletins (page 5 of 6)

Make
Kia
Model
Spectra GS
Engine
L4-1.8L
Year
2002
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceTechnical Service Bulletins · page 5 of 6
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4. Push mounting block downward to disengage studs, and turn it to position that corresponds to the difference between the initial reading and the

specification.

5. Install and tighten mounting nuts to specified torque.

Tightening torque: 27 - 38 ft. lbs. (37 - 52 Nm, 3.8 - 5.3 kg-m) 

6. Lower vehicle and recheck caster, camber. Readjust if necessary.

Toe (total) 
1. Measure toe angle with a toe angle gauge, per manufacturer instructions.

2. If measurement does not meet specification, loosen left and right tie rod jam nuts, then turn each tie rod as needed to achieve proper toe angle.

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Notice: 
a) Left and right tie-rods are right hand threaded. To decrease toe angle thread right and left side tie-rods into tie rod ends. To Increase toe-in,

unthread toe rods.

b) One full turn of both tie rods changes toe-in by about 24 inch (6 mm). If may be necessary to rotate one tie rod more than the other in

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