Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Front Wheel Toe

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5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
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Toe

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: 0.0° ± 0.2°; Individual: 0.0° ± 0.1°

  4. After completing toe adjustment, install the bellows clamp and tighten the tie rod end lock nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 54 N·m

  5. Perform calibration of the steering angle sensor. (Refer to Steering System - Electric Power Steering)
Camber and caster are preset at the factory, so they do not need to be adjusted. If camber and caster are not within the standard values, replace or repair the damaged parts, then inspect again.

Camber: -0.63° ± 0.5°

Caster: 4.52° ± 0.5°

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