Hyundai Elantra: Tires/Wheels / Alignment Repair procedures
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When using a commercially available computerized wheel
alignment equipment to inspect the front wheel alignment, always
position the vehicle on a level surface with the front wheels facing
straight ahead. |
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Prior to inspection, make sure that the front suspension and
steering system are in normal operating condition and that the tires are
inflated to the specified pressure. |
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Toe
B - A > 0: Toe in (+)
B - A < 0: Toe out (-)
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Toe adjustment
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Loosen the tie rod end lock nut. |
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Remove the bellows clip to prevent the bellows from being twisted. |
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Adjust the toe by screwing or unscrewing the tie rod. Toe
adjustment should be made by turning the right and left tie rods by the
same amount.
Toe-in
Total : 0.1° ± 0.2°
Individual : 0.05° ± 0.1°
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When completing the toe adjustment, install the bellows clip and tighten the tie rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 53.9 N.m (5.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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Camber and Caster
Camber and Caster are pre-set at the factory, so they do not
need to be adjusted. If the camber and caster are not within the
standard value, replace or repair the damaged parts and then inspect
again.
Camber angle : -0.55°±0.5°
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King-pin angle
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The worn loose or damaged parts of the front suspension assembly must be replaced prior to measuring front wheel alignment. |
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Caster are pre-set to the specified value at the factory and don't need to be adjusted. |
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If the caster are not within specifications, replace bent or damaged parts. |
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The difference of left and right wheels about the the caster must be within the range of 0° ± 0.5°. |
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When using a commercially available computerized wheel
alignment equipment to inspect the rear wheel alignment, always position
the vehicle on a level surface. |
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Prior to inspection, make sure that the rear suspension
system is in normal operating condition and that the tires are inflated
to the specified pressure.
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Toe
B - A > 0: Toe in (+)
B - A < 0: Toe out (-)
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Toe is pre-set at the factory, so it does not need to be
adjusted. If the toe is not within the standard value, replace or repair
the damaged parts and then inspect again.
Toe
Total : 0.34°±0.3°
Individual : 0.17°±0.15°
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Camber
Camber is pre-set at the factory, so it does not need to be
adjusted. If the camber is not within the standard value, replace or
repair the damaged parts and then inspect again.
Camber angle : -0.12°±0.15°
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Hub nut tightening sequence
1.
Tighten the hub nuts as follows.
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
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Wheel Repair procedures
