Sportage 4WD L4-2.0L (2005)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Alignment
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DESCRIPTION
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
When using a commercially-available computerized four wheel alignment equipment (caster, camber, toe) to inspect the front wheel alignment, always
position the car on a level surface with the front wheels facing straight ahead. Prior to inspection, make sure that the front suspension and steering
system are in normal operating condition and that the wheels and tires face straight ahead and the tires are inflated to the specified pressure.
TOE
Toe is a measurement of how much the front of the wheels are turned in or out from the straight-ahead position.
When the wheels are turned in toward the front of the vehicle, toe is positive (+) (toe inch). When the wheels are turned out toward the front of the
vehicle, toe is negative (-) (toe out). Toe is measured in degrees, from side to side, and totaled.
Toe-in (B-A or angle a+b) is adjusted by turning the tie rod turnbuckles. Toe-in on the left front wheel can be reduced by turning the tie rod toward
the rear of the car. Toe-in change is adjusted by turning the tie rods for the right and left wheels simultaneously at the same amount as follows.
Standard value
Toe-in (B-A) mm (in): 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.079 inch)
NOTE:
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Toe-in adjustment should be made by turning the right and left tie rods at the same amount.
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When adjusting too-in, loosen the outer bellows clip to prevent twisting the bellows.
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After the adjustment, tighten the tie rod end took nuts firmly and reinstall the bellows clip.
Tie rod end lock nuts (A) tightening torque: 50 - 60 Nm (5 - 6 kgf-cm, 36.9 - 44.3 ft. lbs.)
