Suspension System

Specifications

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Service Data

Service Data

Front Suspension

Item Specification
Suspension Type Multi-link Macpherson
Shock absorber Type HPD (High Performance Damper)
ECS (Electronically Controlled Suspension)

Rear Suspension

Item Specification
Suspension Type Multi-link
Shock absorber Type HPD (High Performance Damper)
ECS (Electronically Controlled Suspension)

Wheels and Tires

Item Specification
Front Rear
Aluminum 7.0J x 17
8.0J x 18
8.0J * 19 8.5J x 19
Tire 225/55R17
225/50R17
225/45R18
225/40ZR19 225/35ZR19
Tire Pressure kPa (psi) 225/50R17 250 (36)
225/45R18 250 (36) 270 (39)
225/40ZR19 250 (36) -
255/35ZR19 - For all: 250 (36)
For Australia: 260 (38)
T135/80R18 420 (60)

Wheel Alignment Adjustment

Nominal

Item Specification
Front (2WD) Front (AWD) Rear
Toe General 0,2°±0,2° 0,2°±0,2° 0,4°±0,2°
Individual 0,1°±0,1° 0,1°±0,1° 0,2°±0,1°
Camber Angle -0,5°±0,5° -0,5°±0,5° 17-inch and 18-inch wheels and tires: -1.5°±0.5°
19-inch wheel and tire: -1.2°±0.5°
Caster Angle 7,00°±0,5° 6,9°±0,5° -
Kingpin Angle 14,32° 14,18° -
Ground Clearance 382 ± 10 mm (15.0394 ± 0.3937 in.) 387 ± 10 mm (15.2362 ± 0.3937 in.) 380 ± 10 mm (14.9606 ± 0.3937 in.)

High Suspension

Item Specification
Front (2WD) Front (AWD) Rear
Toe General 0,2°±0,2° 0,2°±0,2° 0,4°±0,2°
Individual 0,1°±0,1° 0,1°±0,1° 0,2°±0,1°
Camber Angle -0,15°±0,5° -0,15°±0,5° -0,12°±0,5°
Caster Angle 6,63°±0,5° 6,55°±0,5° -
Kingpin Angle 13,70° 13,53° -
Ground Clearance 402 ± 10 mm (15.8268 ± 0.3937 in.) 407 ± 10 mm (16.0236 ± 0.3937 in.) 400 ± 10 mm (15.7480 ± 0.3937 in.)

Tightening Torque

Tightening torque

Front Suspension

Item Tightening Torque
N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Hex Nut 107,9 - 127,5 11,0 - 13,0 79,6 - 94,0
Compression Arm to Subframe 156,9 - 176,5 16,0 - 18,0 115,7 - 130,2
Compression Arm to Front Axle 88,3 - 107,9 9,0 - 11,0 65,1 - 79,6
Side Arm to Subframe 117,7 - 132,4 12,0 - 13,5 86,8 - 97,6
Side Arm to Front Axle 88,3 - 107,9 9,0 - 11,0 65,1 - 79,6
Front Stabilizer Bar to Subframe 49,0 - 63,7 5,0 - 6,5 36,2 - 47,0
Front Stabilizer Bar to Front Stabilizer Bar 98,1 - 117,7 10,0 - 12,0 72,3 - 86,8
Tie Rod End to Front Axle 88,3 - 107,9 9,0 - 11,0 65,1 - 79,6
Front Strut Assembly to Body 63,7 - 78,4 6,5 - 8,0 47,0 - 57,9
Subframe to Body 176,5 - 196,1 18,0 - 20,0 130,2 - 144,7

Rear Suspension

Item Tightening Torque
N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Wheel Hub Nuts 107,9 - 127,5 11,0 - 13,0 79,6 - 94,0
Rear Shock Absorber to Body 63,7 - 78,5 6,5 - 8,0 47,0 - 57,9
Rear Shock Absorber to Lower Arm 156,9 - 176,5 16,0 - 18,0 115,7 - 130,2
Rear Upper Arm Front to Crossmember 117,7 - 132,4 12,0 - 13,5 86,8 - 97,6
Rear upper arm from front to rear axle 117,7 - 132,4 12,0 - 13,5 86,8 - 97,6
Rear upper arm rear to rear axle 117,7 - 132,4 12,0 - 13,5 86,8 - 97,6
Rear Upper Arm Rear to Crossmember 117,7 - 132,4 12,0 - 13,5 86,8 - 97,6
Rear stabilizer bar to rear subframe 49,0 - 63,7 5,0 - 6,5 36,2 - 47,0
Rear Stabilizer Link to Rear Axle 98,1 - 117,7 10,0 - 12,0 72,3 - 86,8
Rear stabilizer bar to stabilizer bar 98,1 - 117,7 10,0 - 12,0 72,3 - 86,8
Rear Lower Arm to Crossmember 137,3 - 156,9 14,0 -16,0 101,3 - 115,7
Rear lower arm to rear axle 156,9 - 176,5 16,0 - 18,0 115,7 - 130,2
Toe Control Arm to Crossmember 137,3 - 156,9 14,0 -16,0 101,3 - 115,7
Auxiliary arm to rear axle 117,7 - 132,4 12,0 - 13,5 86,8 - 97,6
Trailing Arm to Crossmember 117,7 - 132,4 12,0 - 13,5 86,8 - 97,6
Trailing arm to rear axle 117,7 - 132,4 12,0 - 13,5 86,8 - 97,6
Crossmember to Body 176,5 - 196,1 18,0 - 20,0 130,2 - 144,7
Crossmember to Bracket 44,1 - 58,8 4,5 - 6,0 32,5 - 43,4

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