Kia Picanto: Tires/Wheels / Alignment

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2024 Service & Repair Manual / Suspension System / Tires/Wheels / Alignment

Repair procedures

Front wheel alignment

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 (-)

Toe adjustment

1.	Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.

2.	Remove the bellows clip to prevent the bellows from being twisted.

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 : 0.15° ± 0.2°

Individual : 0.075° ± 0.1°

When completing the toe adjustment, install the bellows clip and tighten the tie rod end lock nut to specified torque.

Tightening torque:

49.0 - 53.9 N·m (5.0 - 5.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 39.8 lb·ft)

Camber and Caster

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.

Europe, Australia

Camber angle : -0.5° ± 0.5°

Caster angle : 4.04° ± 0.5°

General, Middle East, Russia, Europe (High suspension)

Camber angle : -0.33° ± 0.5°

Caster angle : 3.90° ± 0.5°

SX Trim (Export)

Camber angle : -0.24° ± 0.5°

Caster angle : 3.83° ± 0.5°

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 is pre-set at the factory, so it does not need to be adjusted. If the toe is not within the standard value, replace or repair the damaged parts and then inspect again.

Toe:

Europe, Australia

Total : 0.4° (+0.4°/-0.3°)

Individual : 0.15° ± 0.15°

General, Middle East, Russia, Europe (High suspension)

Total : 0.23° ± 0.30°

Individual : 0.11° ± 0.15°

SX Trim (Export)

Total : 0.19° ± 0.30°

Individual : 0.09° ± 0.15°

Camber

Camber is pre-set at the factory, so it does not need to be adjusted. If the camber is not within the standard value, replace or repair the damaged parts and then inspect again.

Camber: -1.5°±0.5°

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