Suspension and Steering

Specifications

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Suspension type
Front
2-link
Rear
Independent, 5-link
Steering type
Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assistance
Power steering fluid type: PAS
Refer to Maintenance and Adjustment
Wheel alignment
Wheel toe, mm
Front wheels
0
Rear wheels
20
Wheel camber
Front wheels
Models 1.6, 1.8 (except KY) and 2 L
0° 00'
Models 1.8 L KY
0° 08'
Models 2.2 L
- 0° 15'
Rear wheels
Models 1.6, 1.8 (except KY) and 2 L
- 1° 00'
Models 1.8 L KY
- 0° 49'
Models 2.2 L
- 1° 15'
Caster angle (front wheels)
Models 1.6, 1.8 (except KY) and 2 L
2° 50'
Models 1.8 L KY
2° 44'
Models 2.2 L
2° 59'
Tightening torques
N·m
Front suspension
Damper fork clamp bolt
43
Damper fork through-bolt nut to lower control arm
64
Lower control arm inner pivot bolt
64
Push rod to cross member nut
43
Push rod to lower control arm bolts
161
Shock absorber to body nuts
8 x 1.25
16.3
10 x 1.25
50
Shock absorber rod nut
30
Stabilizer bar bracket nut
39
Stabilizer bar clamp bolts
30
Lower ball joint nut
49 ÷ 58
Upper ball joint nut
39 ÷ 47
Wheel speed sensor support bracket nut
9.5
Rear suspension
Lower arm inner pivot bolt
58
Lower arm to hub carrier bolt nut
58
Control arm inner pivot bolt nut
54
Control arm to hub carrier nut
58
Trailing arm to body bolt
58
Front trailing arm to hub carrier bolt
58
Rear trailing arm inner pivot bolt
58
Rear trailing arm to hub carrier bolt
58
Upper arm inner pivot bolt
58
Upper arm to hub carrier castellated nut
49 ÷ 58
Hub nut
188
Shock absorber rod nut
30
Stabilizer bar bracket nut
39
Stabilizer bar clamp bolts
30
Shock absorber to hub carrier bolt
58
Upper shock absorber mounting nuts
50
Airbag
Airbag module mounting bolts (TORX head)
9.7
Steering
Steering column intermediate shaft clamp bolt
22
Power steering pump mounting bolts
22
PAS hydraulic line bolts
10.8
Steering wheel nut
39
Rack and pinion assembly mounting bolts
38
Reinforcement plate fasteners
Small bolts
38
Large bolts
43
Tie-rod end to steering knuckle nut
43

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