Suspension System

Alignment

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Repair Procedures

Front Wheel Toe

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
  • When using commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment, always set the vehicle on a level surface with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
  • Before inspection, make sure the front suspension and steering system are in normal operating condition and that the tires are inflated to the specified pressure.
Toe
Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures

B - A > 0: Toe-in
B - A < 0: Toe-out

Toe Adjustment
  1. Loosen the steering tie-rod end jam nut.
  2. Remove the bellows clamp to prevent the bellows from twisting.
  3. Adjust the toe by screwing the tie rod in or out. Toe adjustment must be performed by turning the right and left tie rods by the same amount.

    Total toe: 0.1° ± 0.2° Individual: 0.05° ± 0.1°

    Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
  4. After completing the toe adjustment, install the boot clamp and tighten the tie rod end lock nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–54 N·m

Camber

Camber: -0.5° ± 0.5°

When the top of the wheel tilts outward, camber is positive (+). When the top of the wheel tilts inward, camber is negative (-). Camber and caster are preset at the factory and do not require adjustment. If the camber and caster are not within the standard values, replace or repair the damaged parts, then inspect again.
Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
ITEM Description
A Positive camber
B True vertical
C Strut Centerline

Caster Caster is the forward or rearward inclination of the steering axis from vertical. Rearward inclination is positive (+), and forward inclination is negative (-). Caster is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment. If the caster is not within the standard value, replace bent or damaged parts.

Caster: 4.26° ± 0.5°

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
Kingpin Angle

Kingpin inclination: 13.33° ± 0.5°

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
  • Worn, loose, or damaged front suspension components must be replaced before measuring the front wheel alignment angles.
  • Caster is preset to the specified value at the factory and does not need to be adjusted.
  • If the runout does not meet the specifications, replace any bent or damaged parts.
  • The difference between the left and right wheel runout must be within 0° ± 0.5°.

Rear Wheel Toe

Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
  • When using commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment for rear wheel toe and camber inspection, always position the vehicle on a level surface.
  • Before inspection, make sure the rear suspension system is in normal working condition and the tires are inflated to the specified pressure.
Toe
Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures

B - A > 0: Toe-in (+) B - A < 0: Toe-out (-)

Toe Adjustment
  1. Loosen the nut securing the cam bolt of the rear toe control arm (A).
  2. Adjust the rear wheel toe by turning the cam bolt of the rear toe control arm (A) clockwise or counterclockwise. Toe adjustment must be made by turning the right and left cam bolts by the same amount.

    Total toe: 0.2° ± 0.2° Individual: 0.1° ± 0.1°

    Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
  3. After completing the toe adjustment, tighten the nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

  4. Loosen the nut securing the cam bolt of the rear lower arm (A).
  5. Adjust the rear wheel camber by turning the cam bolt of the rear lower arm (A) clockwise or counterclockwise. Camber adjustment must be made by turning the right and left cam bolts by the same amount.

    Camber angle: -1.0° ± 0.5°

    Hyundai Palisade. Repair procedures
  6. After completing the toe adjustment, tighten the nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

Camber

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