Hyundai Sonata LF Quiz
Suspension System

Specifications

In this manual: Suspension System
General Information — 9Engine Mechanical System — 90Engine Electrical System — 58Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 114Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 50Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 213Body Electrical System — 241Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 52
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Specifications

Front Suspension
Item Specification
Suspension Type MacPherson Strut
Shock absorber Type Gas
HPD (High Performance Damper)

Rear Suspension
Item Specification
Suspension Type Multi-link
Shock absorber Type Gas
HPD (High Performance Damper)

Wheels and Tires
Item Specification
Wheel Aluminum 6.5J x 16
7.0J x 17
7.5J x 18
Tire 205/65R16
215/55R17
235/45R18
Tire Pressure 205/65R16 2.4 kgf/cm² (34 psi)
215/55R17 2.4 kgf/cm² (34 psi)
235/45R18 2.4 kgf/cm² (34 psi)

Wheel Alignment
Item Specification
Front Rear
Toe General 0,0°±0,2° 0,17°±0,2°
Individual 0,0°±0,1° 0,085°±0,1°
Camber Angle -0,5°±0,5° -1,0°±0,5°
Caster Angle 4,68°±0,5° -
Kingpin Angle 13,9°±0,5° -
Ground Clearance 392 ± 10 mm 387 ± 10 mm

Tightening Torque Front Suspension
Item Tightening Torque
Nm kgf·m lb-ft
Hub Nut 88,3 ~ 107,9 9,0 ~ 11,0 65,1 ~ 79,6
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 bolts 49,0 ~ 63,7 5,0 ~ 6,5 36,2 ~ 47,0
Lower Arm Ball Joint 98,1 ~ 117,7 10,0 ~ 12,0 72,3 ~ 86,8
Lower Arm to Front Subframe (Front) 117,7 ~ 137,3 12,0 ~ 14,0 86,8 ~ 101,3
Lower Arm to Rear Subframe (Rear) 156,9 ~ 176,5 16,0 ~ 18,0 115,7 ~ 130,2
Strut Assembly with Steering Knuckle 196,1 ~ 215,7 20,0 ~ 22,0 144,7 ~ 159,1
Strut Assembly Lock Nut 53,9 ~ 73,5 5,5 ~ 7,5 39,8 ~ 54,2
Tie Rod End Castle Nut 34,3 ~ 44,1 3,5 ~ 4,5 25,3 ~ 32,5
Steering Gear Box Mounting Bolts 88,3 ~ 107,9 9,0 ~ 11,0 65,1 ~ 79,6
Subframe Mounting Bolt 44,1 ~ 58,8 4,5 ~ 6,0 32,5 ~ 43,4
Subframe Mounting Bolt and Nut 156,9 ~ 176,5 16,0 ~ 18,0 115,7 ~ 130,2

Rear Suspension
Item Tightening Torque
Nm kgf·m lb-ft
Hub Nut 88,3 ~ 107,9 9,0 ~ 11,0 65,1 ~ 79,6
Lower arm to frame 98,1 ~ 117,7 10,0 ~ 12,0 72,3 ~ 86,8
Lower arm to bracket 98,1 ~ 117,7 10,0 ~ 12,0 72,3 ~ 86,8
Auxiliary arm to rear subframe 107,9 ~ 117,7 11,0 ~ 12,0 79,6 ~ 86,8
Assist handle 137,3 ~ 156,9 14,0 ~ 16,0 101,3 ~ 115,7
Lower Arm to Crossmember 107,9 ~ 117,7 11,0 ~ 12,0 79,6 ~ 86,8
Lower arm to bracket 137,3 ~ 156,9 14,0 ~ 16,0 101,3 ~ 115,7
Upper Arm to Subframe 137,3 ~ 156,9 14,0 ~ 16,0 101,3 ~ 115,7
Upper arm to bracket 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 Lower Arm 137,3 ~ 156,9 14,0 ~ 16,0 101,3 ~ 115,7
Stabilizer Bar to Stabilizer Link 78,5 ~ 98,1 8,0 ~ 10,0 57,9~72,3
Stabilizer Bar to Subframe 44,1 ~ 53,9 4,5 ~ 5,5 32,5 ~ 39,8
Stabilizer link to bracket 78,5 ~ 98,1 8,0 ~ 10,0 57,9~72,3
Subframe Mounting Bolts 156,9 ~ 176,5 16,0 ~ 18,0 115,7 ~ 130,2

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