Toe Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.
- Remove the bellows clip to prevent the bellows from being twisted.
- 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
Total: 0° ± 0.2°
Individual: 0° ± 0.1°
TIE ROD REFERENCE CHARTTie rod Turning direction Toe LH (Driver's side) Backward Decrease (Toe in) Forward Increase (Toe out) RH Backward Increase (Toe out) Forward Decrease (Toe in) - 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 - 5.5kgf.m, 36.2 - 39.8 lb-ft)