Suspension GENERAL MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS OTHER SPECIFICATIONS ...... ALL SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS AND TESTS FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ‘STRUT ASSEMBLY EXPLODED VIEW REMOVAL INSTALLATION .. DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION REASSEMBLY .. LOWER ARM EXPLODED VIEW REMOVAL ....... INSTALLATION DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION... FRONT STABILIZER BAR EXPLODED VIEW REMOVAL .... INSPECTION INSTALLATION ss-2 Ss- 4 Ss- 4 ss-6 ss-8 - 88-9 88-9 8S 10 SS -10 ss-11 ss42 88-413 83-13 ss-14 sss ss-16 - 88-16 8-17 88-17 System CROSS MEMBER EXPLODED VIEW REMOVAL .. INSPECTION .... INSTALLATION .. REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM EXPLODED VIEW ....... REMOVAL INSTALLATION ....... ‘SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL INSPECTION... INSTALLATION .. COIL SPRING REMOVAL INSPECTION . INSTALLATION TIRES / WHEELS TIRE ‘ADJUSTMENT WHEEL ‘ADJUSTMENT ss-18 ssa ssA9 S319 8s 20 8S 20 88-21 ss-22 88-22 88-22 ss-24 88-24 88-24 88-26 88-28ss -2 SUSPENSION SYSTEM GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | cusowsc Front suspension system Macpherson strut type ‘Shock absorber Type Oil type Stroke mm (in) 143 (6.63) Damping force at 0.3 m/s Expansion Nika) 680 + 110 (68+ 11) Compression —_N¢kg) 220 + 60 (226) LD color Red (CBS), Yellow (ABS) Coil spring free height and identification color Model Free height mm (in.) LD color Euroupe 4.4L MT 338.6 (13.3) White - White 1ALAT, 1.9/1.5 MT, 3477 (137) White - Yellow 1.5/1.6. DOHC M/T (Standard) 1.5/1.6 DOHC MIT (All excopt standard), 356.8 (14.1) White - Blue 1.8/1.6 DOHC AT GeneralMiddle East 1ALAMT, 1.1L AT (Standard) 338.6 (13.3) White - White 1.1LAMT (All except standard), 347.7 (13.7) White - Yellow 1.9/1.5L MIT, 1.9/1.51 AIT (Standard), 1.5/1.6 DOHC MT 1.9/1.5L AMT (All except standard), 356.8 (14.1) White - Blue 1.5/1.6L DOHC (All except 1.5/1.6 DOHC MIT) Australia 1.9/1,5L M/T, 1.5/1.6 DOHC MIT (Standard) 347.7 (13.7) White - Yellow 1.3/1.5L AT, 1.5/1,6L DOHC (All except standard), 356.8 (14.1) White - Blue 1.5/1.8L DOHC AT + MT : With manual T/A * CBS : With conventional brake system + AIT : With automatic T/A, * ABS : With Anti-lock Brake SystemGENERAL Rear suspension system Dual link ‘Shock absorber Type Gas type Stroke mm (in) 241 (9.49) Damping force at 0.3 m/s Expansion Nekg) 440 = 80 (44 = 8) Compression _N(kg) 160 + 60 (16 = 5) LD color Red Coil spring free height and identification color tab 1.3/1.8/1.61 (ALL) Free height mm(in.) 317.2 (12.49) 327.8 (12.91) iD color White-White White-Yellow ‘SERVICE STANDARD Standard value Toe-in mm (in.) Front Rear Camber Front Rear Caster General area Euroupe/Australia King pin angle Front King pin offset. mm (in.) Front Side slip mm (in.) Front Wheel and tire Wheel type Wheel size Tite size Tire inflation pressure kg-cm? (PS!) ‘Temporary spare tire Wheel size Tire size Tire inflation pressure kg-cmé (PS!) 2 42 (0.08 ~ 20.08) (Max. diference between LH and RH : 1.6 mm) 2.2 (0.08 « 0.08) (Max. difference between LH and RH :2 mm) 0" 80° (Max. dliforence between LH and RH : 0°30’) £90" (Max. diference between LH and RH : 45°) [Power steering] [Manual steering] 2°26" 2 30° 1°54" x 30 218" = 30° 1°40" «30° (Max. difference between LH and RH : 0°30°) 13° +30" 2.6 (0.1024) +3 (0.118) (Forward 1m) [Steel wheel] 4.5) x13, 5.0)x14 155/80 R13, 175/65 R14, 185/55 R15 2.18%(303) [Aluminum wheel} 5.BUx 14, 5.5) x15 40714 7105/70 D14 4.2 (60)ss-4 SUSPENSION SYSTEM TIGHTENING TORQUE tems Nm kgtom Ibtt Wheel nut 90-110 900-1100 67-82 Drive shaft nut 200-260 2000-2600 148-192 ‘Strut upper installation nut 20-30 200-300 15-22 Strut assembly to knuckle 110-130 1100-1300 81-96 Strut mounting self-locking nut 60-70 600-700 43-51 Lower arm ball joint to knuckle 60-72 600-720 43-52 Lower arm bushing (A) mounting bolt 95-120 950-1200 70-88 Lower arm bushing (G) mounting bolt 130-150 1300-1500 96-111 Crossmember mounting bolt/nut 140-160 1400-1600 104-118 Stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt 17-26 170-260 13-19 Stabilizer linke nut 34-45 350-450 26-33 Tie rod end ball joint to knuckle 16-34 160-340 12-25 Tie rod end lock nut 50-55 500-550 37-41 Rear shock absorber upper mounting nut 20-30 200-300 15-22 Rear shock absorber lower mounting nut 100-120 1000-1200 74-88 Rear torsion axle beam to torsion axle arm bracket 100-120 1000-1200 74-88 Rear torsion axle arm bracket to body 100-120 1000-1200 74-88 QS caution Replace the self-locking nuts with new ones after removal. LUBRICANTS | exo2:os Recommended lubricant Quantity In ball joint of lower arm Variant R-2 grease or poly lub gly 801 K As required [Lin insulator bearing strut ‘SAE J310a, Chassis grease (NLGI No.0 or equivalent) As required SPECIAL TOOLS curse Tool (Number and Name) Use IMlustration (09532-11600 Measurement of the lower arm ball joint Preload socket and stabilizer link starting torque (09545-11000 Installation of the lower arm ball joint Ball joint remover and installer GsGENERAL 83-5 Too! (Number and Name) lustration (09545-10000 A/B Lower arm ball joint snap ring installer Installation of the lower arm ball joint snap ring [a-20 Strut compressor adapter 09545-21100 ~ Installation of the lower arm ball joint Ball joint dust cover installer we dust cover | (08568-34000 + Separation of the lower arm ball joint Ball joint puller * Separation ofthe tie rod ball joint from knuckle “188402 Compresssion ofthe front and rear coil spring ‘Strut spring compressor (Uso with A-42 or A-20) Compression of the rear coil spring (Use with 138402)ss SUSPENSION SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING cesses ‘Symptom Possible cause Remedy Hard steering improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Low tire pressure No power assist Correct Replace ‘Adjust Repair and replace Poor return of steering wheel tooonte, Improper front wheel alignment Correct Poor rough ride Improper front wheel alignment Correct Malfunctioning shock absorber Repair or replace Broken or worn stabilizer Replace Broken or worn coil spring Replace Worn lower arm bushing Replace the lower arm assembly | Abnormal tire wear Improper front wheel alignment Correct Improper tire pressure Adjust Malfunctioning shock absorber Replace Wandering improper front wheel alignment Correct Poor turning resisinace of lower arm ball joint Repair Loose or worn lower arm bushing Retighton or replace Vehicle pulls to one side Improper front wheel alignment Correct Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint | Replace Broken or worn coil spring Replace Bent lower arm Repair Steering wheel shimmy Improper front wheel alignemtn Correct Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Replace Broken or worn stabilizer Replace Worn lower arm bushing Replace Malfunctioning shock absorber Replace Broken or worn coil spring Replace Bottoming Broken or worn coil spring Replace Malfunctioning shock absorber ReplaceGENERAL ss WHEEL AND TYPE DIAGNOSIS BOTH SIDES OF ‘TREAD WORN (ONE SIDE OF TIRE CHUNKING OF TIRE WORN CENTER OF TREAD (Over-inflation Center-tread Under-inflation ‘When a patch of tread | Incorrect camber down to fabric Bulge at the shoulder | has loosened, torn off | angle due to excessive | Rapid wear the tire by centrifugal over-intlation force at high speed WHEEL AND TYPE DIAGNOSIS UNEVEN TIRE | TOTALLY UNSAFE FLAT SPOT FEATHERING BAD PLUGGING WEAR vie ‘Caused by heavy | Excessive toe-in | Using more than | Bad wheel balance, | Tread worn below braking which makes | toe-out ‘one plug distorts the | fault in suspension, | the limit the wheols lock and, tread, resulting in| steering gear or scrubs tires along the carcass failure bearing road surfaceSs-8 SUSPENSION SYSTEM FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM STRUT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS | tox S&s— 20-30 (200-300, 15-22) Front col spring Dust cover <=> Self locking nut 60-70 (600-700, 43-51) Strut insulator | Upper ping seat EB — Spring lower pad Dust cover Strut assombly UL 110-130 (1100-1300, 81-96) CAUTION = Components marked with * should be temporaily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in an unladen condition. - Replace the self-locking nuts with new ones after removal, TORQUE : Nm (kgf-cm, Ib-ft)FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM REMOVAL sssciere 6. Remove the strut assembly 1, Remove the front whee! and tire. 2, Detach the brake hose bracket and the speed cable from the strut assembly. INSTALLATION | cx:s0w 1. When installing the front strut, be sure to clear the conneting surface. 2. Install the brake hose, front wheel speed sensor cable evessacn and stalizer link on the front strut assembly. vy 9 Dy | \\ Speed sensor connector gl : wie bith 3. Tighten the components below to the specified torque as follows. tems Torque Nm (kgt-om, Ib-ft) Front strut upper 20-30 (200-900, 16-22) ‘mounting nut 110-130 (1100-1300, 81-96) ‘Stabilizer link mounting | 95-45 (350-450, 26-33) Front strut to knuckleSS -10 SUSPENSION SYSTEM 35-45 4m po20Nm {Gets kgtem26-33 1m) Ferhatem. 1522101) Gao egtem.s3-96 18 DISASSEMBLY | cxcoseair 1, Remove the dust cover witha flat-tio screw driver. 2. Using the Special Tools (J38402, A-20), compress the ceil spring until there is only a litle tension on the strut nore Do not use an impact gun c Ago cal spring 3. Remove the nut at the top end of the shock absorber. 4. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coll spring, dust, cover from the strut assembly. DISPOSAL INSPECTION Fully extend the shock absorber rod. Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas from the cylinder. QS caution ‘The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling. Check the strut insulator bearing for wear or damage. Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration. Check the coil spring for sagging and weakness. Check the shock absorber for abnormal resistance or unusual sound,FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM REASSEMBLY 1. Install lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit in the holes of the spring lower seat. Hole (tree places) (three places) 2, Install the dust cover on the shock absorber. 3. Using the Special Tools (J38402, 4-20), compress the coil spring Ater the spring is fully compressed, install it on the shock absorber. nore install the col spring with the identication mark a rected toward the knuckle. 4, After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly. (Gore Align the D-shaped hole in the spring seat upper as- ‘sembly with the protrusion on the piston rod. > Upper spring pad ss-11 5. Alter seating the upper and lower ends of the coll spring in the upper and lower spring seat grooves cor- rectly, tighten the new selt-locking nut temporarily. ‘Spring soat 6. Remove the Special Tools (J38402, A-20), 7. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque. “Tightening torque 60-70 Nm (600-700 kgtem, 43-51 Ib+t) 8. Apply grease to the strut upper bearing and install the insulator cap. A caurion When appling the grease, be careful so thatitisn't ‘smeared on the insulator rubber. Recommended grease ~ Chassis grease NUGI No. 0 or equivalentSS -12 SUSPENSION SYSTEM LOWER ARM COMPONENTS | cecuner 35-45 (850-450, 26-39) Front brake ‘stabilizer link Grossmember 1130-150 (1900-1500, 96-111) Front lower arm TORQUE : Nm (kgf-cm, Ib-ft)FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM REMOVAL 1, Remove the front wheel and tire. 2. Using the special tool (09568-34000), disconnect the, tie rod end ball joint 3. Using the Special Too! (09568 - 34000), disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the lower arm. SS -13 5, Remove the lower arm bushing (A) and bushing (G) ‘mounting bolts(2). 6. Remove the lower arm assembly INSTALLATION Installation is the reverse of removal. 4, Remove the strut lower mounting bolts(2). nore Tighten the components below tothe specied torque 2s folows. Items. Torque Nm (kgfem, Itt) | ‘Wheel nut 90-110 (900-1100, 67-82) 60-72 (600-720, 43-52) 95-120 (950-1200, 70-88) 180-150 (1300-1500, 96-111) ‘35-45 (350-450, 26-33) Lower arm bail joint nut Lower arm bushing (A) Lower arm bushing (6) ‘Stabilizer link nutSS -14 REPLACEMENT | ecxme: BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER 1. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, remove the dust cover {rom the lower arm ball joint | satan = Fiat-ippod serewdve 2, Remove the snap ring, 3. Using a plastic hammer, tap the ball joint out of the lower arm, 4. Using the Special Tools (09545-11000 A/B), press-fit the bal joint into the lower arm assembly (00545-11000(4) Lower arm Bat joint 09545-11000(8) SUSPENSION SYSTEM 5. Using the special tools (09545-1C000 A/B) install the snap ring, }— 09545-1¢0008 ~ 99545.1C0008 F ‘Snap ting —S 6. Using the Special Too! (09545-11000 A/B), install the dust cover. Lower bat jin (09545-10008 Gore Apply Recommended grease to the dust cover inner ‘side and stud, Recommended grease = Variant R-2 grease or poly lub gly 801K stud ust coverFRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM INSPECTION | cuore 1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration, Check the lower arm for bending or breakage. Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks and damage. ‘Check all bolts for damage and deformation. ‘Check the lower arm ball joint for rotating torque. on Torque wench 09532-11600 — /O DN = If here is a crack in the dust cover, replace the ball joint assembly. = Shake the ball joint stud several times. + Measure the bail joint rotating torque. Standard value 3,5~10 Nm (35-100 kgtiom, 2.6-7.4 Ib = Ifthe rotating torque is above the upper limit of the standard value, replace the bal joint assem- bly. = Even ifthe rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play. SS-15SS -16 SUSPENSION SYSTEM FRONT STABILIZER BAR COMPONENTS expess 17-26 (170-260, 19-19) 17-26 (170-260, 19-19) Strut racket assembly {peste Smee | TORQUE : Nm (kgf-cm, lb-ft) REMOVAL | cacao 1. Remove the front whee! and tre, 3. Remove the stabilizer bracket mounting bolts. 2. Remove the stabilizer link assembly. W, pee crassa 4, Remove the stabilizer bar.FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM SS-7 INSPECTION 1 2. Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration and damage. Check all bolts for damage and deformation. Check the stabilizer link dust cover for cracks or dam- age. Check the stabilizer link ball joint for rotating torque. = If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease. = Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times. = Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque. Standard value 0.7-2 Nm (7-20 kgtiom, 6-18 Ib-in) = Ifthe rotating torque is higher than the upper limit of the standard value, replace the stabilizer link. + Ifthe rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused Uniess it has drag and excessive play. INSTALLATION When installing the bushing on the front stabilizer bar, install it in the outside direction of stopper on the sta- bilizer bar. Bracket Stablizer bar Install the bracket on the bushing. After tighteing the bolts of the bushing bracket tem- porarily, install the bushing bracket on the opposite side. Install the stabilizer link, egt-em, 26-99 Itt) Y AgsSS -18 SUSPENSION SYSTEM CROSS MEMBER COMPONENTS | esssos Bolt 17-26 (170-260, 13-19) Stabilizer bar ( | 40-160 | (1400-1600, 104-118) 140-160 (1400-1600, 104-118) Lower arm (1400-1600, 104-118) 140-160 t (1400-1600, 104-118) Rear roll rod bracket TORQUE : Nm (kgf-om, Ib-ft) == GH conmenor | t 4140-160 | \ REMOVAL euinsao 1. Remove the lower arm bushing mounting bolts. 2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Fear rl rod bracket crlssmember ‘Tomake it easier to remove the crossmember, remove steering gear box mounting bolts and stabilizer link ‘mounting nuts and then support the steering gear and Front exaust pipe linkage on the vehicle. 3. Remove the rear roll rod bracket.FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM sS-19 5. Alter support the center of the crossmember assem- bly with a jack, remove the crossmember mounting bolts to the body. Remove the crossmember. ero ee Crosfnember INSPECTION | tseos 1. Check the crassmember for cracks or deformation. 2. Check each insulator and bushing for cracks or dete- oration. INSTALLATION | esewon 1. Install the crossmember while supporting it with a Jack. 2. Install steering gear box assembly and stabilizer bar link to the vehicle. 3. Install lower arm bushing mounting bots and nuts. 4, Install the rear roll rod bracket. ‘5. Install the front exhaust pipe.SS -20 SUSPENSION SYSTEM REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM COMPONENTS | essaicsxe Upper pad Rear torsion axle beam Torsion arm mounting bracket 1100-120 (1000-1200, 74-88) TORQUE : Nm (kgf-cm, Ib-ft) REMOVAL | essosons 1. Remove the wheel and tire. 2. Remove the rear hub unit bearing,REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. 4, Remove the rear brake hose and brake tube. ar beake hoes (8H) Frat sa rose Rear torsion axle beam 5, After supporting the bottom of the rear torsion axle beam with a jack, remove the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt 6. Remove the rear coil spring, lowering the jack slowly. 7. Remove the rear torsion axle beam bracket mounting bolts to the body. INSTALLATION | cassce 1. Installation is the reverse of removal 2. Tighten the components below to the specitied torque as follows items Torque Nm (kgfem, Ibft) Fear hab unt bearing 20-90 mounting bott (800-800, 59-67) Fear shook absorber 100-120 tower mounting (1000-1200, 74-88) Roar torsion axlo beam 700-120 mounting bolt (1000-1200, 74-88) Rear torsion axle beam 100-120 bracket (1000-1200, 74-88) 3. Install the parking brake cable. Parking brake cable 4. Bleed the brake line system (Refer to the adjustment precedure in the Brake system)SS -22 SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL tsiseses 1. Remove the wheel and tire, 2. Remove the luggage tray cover from the quarter trim and pry the service cover loose with a (-) screwdriver. In Senvice cover | Qartertris Luggage tay cover 3. Remove the rear shock absorber upper mounting nut. Fear shock sbeorber ‘sssembly Luggage tay cover 4, Alter supporting the rear torsion axle beam with a jack, remove the rear shock absorber lower mount ing bott. 5. Remove the rear shock absorber. SUSPENSION SYSTEM INSPECTION | iccosoe 1. Check the shock absorber for wear or damage. 2. Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration. 3. Check the shock absorber for abnornal resistance or unusual sound. INSTALLATION 1. Tighten the rear shock absorber upper mounting bolt to the specified torque as follows. 70.30Nm (200-300 kgtem, 15-22 Ibs) 2. Alter placing a jack at the bottom of the rear torsion axle beam and jacking up the vehicle to the proper lo- cation, tighton the rear shock absorber lower mount- ing bolt Specified torque 100-120 Nm (1000-1200 kgf-cm, 74~88 lbrtt)REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. & caution Check that the rear coil spring is located in the proper position, Roar shock abeorber sack SS -23SS -24 SUSPENSION SYSTEM COIL SPRING REMOVAL ssc: 1. Remove the wheel and tre. 2. Remove the brake hose fixing bracket. Bracket The brake hose should not expand when the rear tor- ‘sion axle beam is hanged down from the body. 3. After placing a jack at the bottom of the rear torsion axle beam, remove the rear shock absorber lower ‘mounting bott. Rear shock absorber vack 4, Remove the rear torsion axle beam and three body fixing bracket bolts 5. Remove the rear coil spring, INSPECTION secssese 1. Cheek the coil spring for crack and deformation. 2. Check the coil spring pad for damage and deforma- tion, INSTALLATION 1. The end of the rear coil spring should be inserted into the groove of the coil spring upper pad. ign Rear col spring 2. Insert the lower pad into the coil spring.REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. 3. Fix the rear torsion axle beam bracket on the body, after placing the coll spring at its previous location and liting the vehicle with a jack. Ke SS 4 Rear tarsion ase beam) Baha 4, Fix the rear shock absorber. Fear shock Col sping absorber sack SS -25SS -26 TIRES / WHEELS TIRE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ces0cace When using commercally-available computerized four ‘whee! alignment equioment (caster, camber, toe and turn- ing angle) to inspect the front whee! alignment, always position the car 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 wheels and tires face straight ahead and the tires are inflated to the specified pressure. TOE.IN ‘Too-in (B-A or angle a+) is adjusted by turning the tie rod turnbuckles. Toe-in on the left front wheel can be reduced by turning the tie rod toward the of the car, Toe-in change is adjusted by turning the tie rods forthe right and left wheels at the same amount as follows Standard value ‘Toe-in (B-A) mm (in.) : 0 + 2mm (0 + 0.08 in.) NOTE ‘+ Toe-in adjustment should be made by turning the right and left tie rods at the same amount. ‘+ When adjusting toe-in, loosen the outer bellows clip to prevent twisting the bellows. * After the adjustment, tighten the tie rod end lock ruts firmly and reinstall the bellows clip. + Adjust each toe-in to be the range of + 1.5 mm. Tightening torque Tie rod end lock nuts 50-55 Nm (500-550 kgf-cm, 37-41 Ib-t) SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAMBER The steering knuckle which is installed with the strut as- sembly is pre-set to the specified camber at the factory and doesn't need to be adjusted Camber : 0° = 30° CASTER Caster is pre-set at the factory and doesn't need to be adjusted, If the caster is not within the standard value, replace the bent or damaged parts. Foner steeing | Manual steering Generel | ape say | 1542 90 Euroupe / - - °40" Ewoure | | 1g «30 140" 2 80 (Max. diference between LH and RH : 0°30")TIRES / WHEELS (Gjnore 1. Replace the worn loose or damaged parts of the front suspension assembly prior to measuring front wheel alignment 2. Use commercially-available computerized four whee! alignment equipment to measure the whee! alignment. 9. Camber and caster are pro-set to the specified value at the factory and don't need to be adjusted 4. Ifthe camber and caster are not within specitica- tions, replace the bent or damaged parts. 5. The difference between the left and right wheels of the camber and the caster must be within the range of 0 » 30 REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT TOEAN Too-in is pre-set at the factory and doesn’t need to be ad- justed Standard value Rear toe-in : 2 = 2mm (0.08 = 0.08 in.) (difference between LH/RH : within 2mm (0.08 in.)) Rear camber : -1°30 (difference between LH/RH = within 45°) TIRE WEAR 1. Measure the tread depth of the tires. Tread depth of tire [Limit] - 1.6mm (0.06 in) 2. Ifthe remaining tread depth is less than the limit, re- place the tre. NOTE When the tread depth ofthe tires is less than 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) the wear indicators will appear.SS -28 SUSPENSION SYSTEM WHEEL WHEEL RUNOUT exss227 1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with jack stands. 2, Measure the wheel runout with a dial indicator as il lustrated. 2. Tightening order Check the torque again after tightoning the whee! nuts \ J Se om iagonaly. ® 9 @ oO 3. Replace tho wheet ifthe whee! runout exceeds tro“) @ @ ® (2) (2) Wheel runout [Limit] Steel whee! ~ Racial:0.6mm (0.028 in.) : Average of LH & RH) = Axial : 1.0mm (0.038 in.) vxossin ‘Aluminum wheel + Radial : 0.3mm (0.012 in) WHEEL ROTATION fatal: 03mm (0.012 in) Rotate the tires inthe pattern illustrated TIGHTENING WHEEL NUT 1. Tightening torque Steel and aluminum alloy wheel. Specified torque 90-110 Nm (900-1,100 kgf-om, 85-80 lb-ft) & caution When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should be checked using a torque wrench. creasesTIRES / WHEELS SS -29 CHECKING FOR PULL AND WANDER If the steering pulls to one side, rotate the tires according to the following wheel rotation procedure. 1, Rotate the front right and front left tires, and perform road test in order to confirm vehicle stability. 2. Ifthe steering pulls to the opposite side, rotate the front and rear tires, and perform a road test again. 3. Ifthe steering continues to pull to one side, rotate the front right and let tires again, and perform a road test. 4, If the steering continues to pull to the opposite side, replace the front wheels with new ones.