Hyundai Santa Fe (DM): Front Alignment. Repair procedures
Front wheel alignment
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.
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
1. |
Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.
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2. |
Remove the bellows clip to prevent the bellows from being twisted.
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3. |
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.
[~2012-09-26]
[2012-09-27~]
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4. |
When completing the toe adjustment, install the bellows clip and
tighten the tie rod end lock nut to specified torque.
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Camber
Item |
Description |
A |
Positive camber angle |
B |
True vertical |
C |
Strut centerline |
When the wheel tilts out at the top, then the camber is positive (+).
When the wheel tilts in at the top, then the camber is negative (-).
The stering knuckle which is installed with the strut assembly is pre-set
to the specified camber at the factory and doesn't need to be adjusted.
If the camber in not within specification, inspect for damaged components
and replace as needed.
Camber angle : -0.5° ±
0.5°
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CASTER
Caster angle : 4.14° ±
0.5°
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