Hyundai Sonata: Tires/Wheels / Alignment Repair procedures
When using a commercially available computerized wheel
alignment equipment to inspect the front wheel alignment, always
position the vehicle 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 tires are
inflated to the specified pressure. |
Toe
B - A > 0: Toe in
B - A < 0: Toe out
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Toe Adjustment
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
Total : 0.0°±0.2°
Individual : 0.0°±0.1°
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4. |
When completing the toe adjustment, install the bellows clip and tighten the tie rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 53.9N.m (5.0 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
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Camber
Camber angle : -0.5°±0.5°
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When the wheel tilts out at the top, then the camber is positive (+).
When the wheel tilts in at the top, then the camber is negative (-).
Camber and Caster are pre-set at the factory, so they do not
need to be adjusted. If the camber and caster are not within the
standard value, replace or repair the damaged parts and then inspect
again.
ITEM
| Description
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A
| Positive camber angle
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B
| True vertical
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C
| Strut centerline
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Caster
Caster is the tilting of the strut axis either forward or
backward from vertical. A backward tilt is positive (+) and a forward
tilt is negative (-).
Caster is pre-set at the factory and doesn't need to be
adjusted. If the caster is not within the standard value, replace the
bent or damaged parts.
King-pin angle
King-pin angle : 13.9°±0.5°
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The worn loose or damaged parts of the front suspension assembly must be replaced prior to measuring front wheel alignment. |
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Caster are pre-set to the specified value at the factory and don't need to be adjusted. |
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If the caster are not within specifications, replace bent or damaged parts. |
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The difference of left and right wheels about the the caster must be within the range of 0° ± 0.5°.
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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
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Toe Adjustment
1. |
Loosen the nut holding the assist arm cam bolt (A). |
2. |
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.
Toe
Total : 0.17°±0.2°
Individual : 0.085°±0.1°
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3. |
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)
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Camber Adjustment
1. |
Loosen the nut holding the rear lower arm cam bolt (A). |
2. |
Adjust rear camber by turning the rear lower arm cam bolt (A)
clockwise or counter clockwise. Rear camber adjustment should be made
by turning the right and left cam bolt by the same amount.
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Hub nut tightening sequence
Tighten the hub nuts as follows.
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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