Suspension System
Specifications
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Specifications
Front Suspension| Item | Specification | ||
| Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | ||
| Shock absorber | Type | Gas | |
Rear Suspension
| Item | Specification | ||
| Suspension Type | Multi-link | ||
| Shock absorber | Type | Gas | |
Wheels and Tires
| Item | Specification | |
| Wheel | Aluminum | 6.5J x 16 |
| 7.0J x 17 | ||
| 7.5J x 18 | ||
| Steel | 6.0J x 15 | |
| 6.5J x 16 | ||
| Tire | 195/65R15 | |
| 205/55 R16 | ||
| 225/45R17 | ||
| 225/40R18 | ||
| T125/80D15 | ||
| T125/80D16 | ||
| Tire Pressure | 15 in. | 36psi |
| 16/17 inch | 32 psi | |
| 17 inch (1.0 T-GDI) | 34 psi | |
| 18 inch (1.6 T-GDI) | 34 psi | |
| T125/80D15 / T125/80D16 | 60 psi | |
Wheel Alignment
| Item | Specification | ||
| Front | Rear | ||
| Toe | Individual | 0,08° ± 0,1° | 0.14° ± 0.2° 0.06° ± 0.2° ("T-GDI" only) |
| General | 0,16° ± 0,2° | 0.07° ± 0.1° 0.03° ± 0.1° ("T-GDI" only) |
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| Camber Angle | -0,5°±0,5° | -1,0°±0,5° | |
| Caster Angle | 5,2°±0,5° | - | |
| Kingpin Angle | 13,8°±0,5° | - | |
| Wheel Center | 60 h / 65 h / 50 h / 70 h | 45 h / 50 h / 35 h / 55 h | |
| Ground Clearance | 60H: 370 ± 10 mm (14.56 ± 0.4 in) 65H: 365 ± 10 mm (14.37 ± 0.4 in) 50H: 380 ± 10 mm (14.96 ± 0.4 in) 70H: 360 ± 10 mm (14.17 ± 0.4 in) |
60H: 368 ± 10 mm (14.48 ± 0.4 in) 65H: 363 ± 10 mm (14.29 ± 0.4 in) 50H: 378 ± 10 mm (14.88 ± 0.4 in) 70H: 358 ± 10 mm (14.09 ± 0.4 in) |
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Tightening Torque
Front Suspension
| Item | Tightening Torque (kgf·m) | ||
| Nm | kgf·m | lb-ft | |
| Wheel Hub Nuts | 88,3 ~ 107,9 | 9,0 ~ 11,0 | 65,1 ~ 79,6 |
| Strut Assembly with Steering Knuckle | 137,3 ~ 156,9 | 14,0 ~ 16,0 | 101,3 ~ 115,7 |
| Strut Assembly Lock Nut | 44,1 ~ 58,8 | 4,5 ~ 6,0 | 32,5 ~ 43,4 |
| Lower Arm to Front Subframe (Front) | 98,1 ~ 117,7 | 10,0 ~ 12,0 | 72,3 ~ 86,8 |
| Lower Arm to Rear Subframe (Rear) | 156,9 ~ 176,5 | 16,0 ~ 18,0 | 115,7 ~ 130,2 |
| Lower Arm Ball Joint | 98,0 ~ 117,6 | 10,0 ~ 12,0 | 72,3 ~ 86,7 |
| Stabilizer Bar Link to Strut Assembly | 98,1 ~ 117,7 | 10,0 ~ 12,0 | 72,3 ~ 86,8 |
| Stabilizer Bar to Stabilizer Link | 98,1 ~ 117,7 | 10,0 ~ 12,0 | 72,3 ~ 86,8 |
| Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts | 44,1 ~ 53,9 | 4,5 ~ 5,5 | 32,5 ~ 39,8 |
| Crossmember to Body | 156,9 ~ 176,5 | 16,0 ~ 18,0 | 115,7 ~ 130,2 |
| Tie Rod End Nut | 23,5 ~ 33,3 | 2,4 ~ 3,4 | 17,4 ~ 24,6 |
| Universal Joint to Steering Gear Pinion | 32,4 ~ 37,3 | 3,3 ~ 3,8 | 23,9 ~ 27,5 |
| Roller Rod Stopper Bolt | 107,9 ~ 127,5 | 11,0 ~ 13,0 | 79,6 ~ 94,0 |
Rear Suspension
| Item | Tightening Torque (kgf·m) | ||
| Nm | kgf·m | lb-ft | |
| Wheel Hub Nuts | 88,3 ~ 107,9 | 9,0 ~ 11,0 | 65,1 ~ 79,6 |
| Pull Arm to Body | 98,1 ~ 117,7 | 10,0 ~ 12,0 | 72,3 ~ 86,8 |
| Pull Arm to Joint | 44,1 ~ 53,9 | 4,5 ~ 5,5 | 32,5 ~ 39,8 |
| Auxiliary arm to rear subframe | 107,9 ~ 117,7 | 11,0 ~ 12,0 | 79,6 ~ 86,8 |
| Support Arm to Joint | 44,1 ~ 54,9 | 4,5 ~ 5,5 | 32,5 ~ 39,8 |
| Lower Arm to Crossmember | 107,9 ~ 117,7 | 11,0 ~ 12,0 | 79,6 ~ 86,8 |
| Lower Arm Ball Joint | 137,3 ~ 156,9 | 14,0 ~ 16,0 | 101,3 ~ 115,7 |
| Upper Arm to Subframe | 156,9 ~ 176,5 | 16,0 ~ 18,0 | 115,7 ~ 130,2 |
| Upper Arm to Joint | 137,3 ~ 156,9 | 14,0 ~ 16,0 | 101,3 ~ 115,7 |
| Shock Absorber to Frame | 49,0 ~ 63,7 | 5,0 ~ 6,5 | 36,2 ~ 47,0 |
| Shock Absorber to Knuckle | 137,3 ~ 156,9 | 14,0 ~ 16,0 | 101,3 ~ 115,7 |
| Stabilizer Bar to Stabilizer Link | 98,1 ~ 117,7 | 10,0 ~ 12,0 | 72,3 ~ 86,8 |
| Stabilizer Bar to Subframe | 44,1 ~ 53,9 | 4,5 ~ 5,5 | 32,5 ~ 39,8 |
| Subframe Mounting Bolt | 156,9 ~ 176,5 | 16,0 ~ 18,0 | 115,7 ~ 130,2 |
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