Suspension System
Specifications
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Specifications
Front Suspension| Item | Specification | |
| Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | |
| Shock absorber | Type | High Performance Damper (H.P.D) |
| Coil Spring | Free Height [I.D. Color] | 317.2 mm (12.49 in) [Blue - Blue] |
Rear Suspension
| Item | Specification | |
| Suspension Type | Multi-link | |
| Shock absorber | Type | High Performance Damper (H.P.D) |
| Coil Spring | Free Height [I.D. Color] | 310.4 mm (12.22 in) [Red - Red] |
Wheels and Tires
| Item | Specification |
| Wheel | 7.0J x 17 |
| 7.5J x 18 | |
| 8.0J * 19 | |
| Tire | 225/55R17 |
| 245/45R18 | |
| 245/40R19 | |
| Tire Pressure | 2.2 kgf/cm² (32 psi) |
Wheel Alignment Adjustment Front
| Item | Specification | ||
| Front | Rear | ||
| Toe | Individual | 0°±0,1° | 0,085°±0,1° |
| General | 0°±0,2° | 0,17°±0,2° | |
| Camber Angle | left | -0,5°±0,5° | -1,0°±0,5° |
| Right Side | -0,8°±0,5° | ||
| Caster Angle | 3,88°±0,5° | - | |
| Kingpin Angle | 12,72°±0,5° | - | |
Front Suspension Tightening Torques
| Item | Tightening Torque (kgf·m) | ||
| Nm | kgf·m | lb-ft | |
| Hub Nut | 88,3 ~ 107,9 | 9,0 ~ 11,0 | 65,1 ~ 79,6 |
| Strut Assembly Lower Bolt and Nut (to Knuckle) | 196,1 ~ 215,7 | 20,0 ~ 22,0 | 144,7 ~ 159,1 |
| Strut Mount Upper Nut | 53,9 ~ 68,6 | 5,5 ~ 7,0 | 39,8 ~ 50,6 |
| Strut Assembly Lock Nut | 58,8 ~ 73,5 | 6,0 ~ 7,5 | 43,4 ~ 54,2 |
| Strut Bar Ball Joint Nut (Stabilizer Bar) | 98,1 ~ 117,7 | 10,0 ~ 12,0 | 72,3 ~ 86,8 |
| Lower Arm to Crossmember (Front) | 117,7 ~ 137,3 | 12,0 ~ 14,0 | 86,8 ~ 101,3 |
| Lower Arm to Crossmember (Rear) | 156,9 ~ 176,5 | 16,0 ~ 18,0 | 115,7 ~ 130,2 |
| Lower Arm Ball Joint Nut | 98,1 ~ 117,7 | 10,0 ~ 12,0 | 72,3 ~ 86,8 |
| Strut Bar Bolt (to Crossmember) | 44,1 ~ 53,9 | 4,5 ~ 5,5 | 32,5 ~ 39,8 |
| Crossmember Bolt and Nut (to Body) | 156,9 ~ 176,5 | 16,0 ~ 18,0 | 115,7 ~ 130,2 |
| Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 6,9 ~ 9,8 | 0,7 ~ 1,0 | 5,1 ~ 7,2 |
| Tie Rod End Castle Nut | 34,3 ~ 44,1 | 3,5 ~ 4,5 | 25,3 ~ 32,5 |
| Universal Joint to Steering Gear Pinion | 29,4 ~ 34,3 | 3,0 ~ 3,5 | 21,7 ~ 25,3 |
Rear Suspension
| Item | Tightening Torque (kgf·m) | ||
| Nm | kgf·m | lb-ft | |
| Hub Nut | 88,3 ~ 107,9 | 9,0 ~ 11,0 | 65,1 ~ 79,6 |
| Trailing Arm Bolt (to Body) | 98,1 ~ 117,7 | 10,0 ~ 12,0 | 72,3 ~ 86,8 |
| Trailing Arm Bolt (to Knuckle) | 44,1 ~ 53,9 | 4,5 ~ 5,5 | 32,5 ~ 39,8 |
| Auxiliary Arm Bolt and Nut (to Crossmember) | 107,9 ~ 117,7 | 11,0 ~ 12,0 | 79,6 ~ 86,8 |
| Auxiliary Arm Ball Joint (to Knuckle) | 78,5 ~ 88,2 | 8,0 ~ 9,0 | 57,8 ~ 65,0 |
| Lower Arm Bolt and Nut (to Crossmember) | 107,9 ~ 117,7 | 11,0 ~ 12,0 | 79,6 ~ 86,8 |
| Lower Arm Bolt and Nut (to Knuckle) | 137,3 ~ 156,9 | 14,0 ~ 16,0 | 101,3 ~ 115,7 |
| Upper Arm Bolt (to Crossmember) | 156,9 ~ 176,5 | 16,0 ~ 18,0 | 115,7 ~ 130,2 |
| Upper Arm Bolt (to Knuckle) | 137,3 ~ 156,9 | 14,0 ~ 16,0 | 101,3 ~ 115,7 |
| Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Bolt | 49,0 ~ 63,7 | 5,0 ~ 6,5 | 36,2 ~ 47,0 |
| Shock Absorber Lower Bolt | 137,3 ~ 156,9 | 14,0 ~ 16,0 | 101,3 ~ 115,7 |
| Strut Bar Ball Joint Nut (Stabilizer Bar) | 98,1 ~ 117,7 | 10,0 ~ 12,0 | 72,3 ~ 86,8 |
| Strut Bar Bolt (to Crossmember) | 44,1 ~ 53,9 | 4,5 ~ 5,5 | 32,5 ~ 39,8 |
| Subframe Mounting Bolt and Nut | 156,9 ~ 176,5 | 16,0 ~ 18,0 | 115,7 ~ 130,2 |
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