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Toe adjustment

  1. Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.
  2. Remove the bellows clip to prevent the bellows from being twisted.
  3. Adjust the toe by screwing or unscrewing the tie rod. Toe adjustment should be made by turning the right and/or left cam bolt to achieve the proper toe as call for by the alignment equipment.

    Toe 

    Total : 0°±0.2°

    Individual : 0°±0.1°

    Fig 1: Screwing/Unscrewing Tie Rod
    G07419860Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. When completing the toe adjustment, install the bellows clip and tighten the tie rod end lock nut to specified torque.

Tightening torque : 

49.0 ~ 53.9N.m (5.0 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 39.8lb-ft)