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Steering Angle Maximum: Adjustment

  1. Place both front wheels on a turning radius gauge.
  2. Turn wheels fully to left and note angles for left (inner) and right (outer) wheels.
  3. Loosen both left and right tie rod lock nuts, then turn both tie rods to achieve specified angles. Tighten lock nuts.
    Fig 1: Loosening Tie Rod Lock Nuts
    G01093443Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Repeat for a full right turn; right is now inner and left is now outer.
  5. Tighten tie rod lock nuts.

    Tightening torque: 50~58 lbs. ft (69~78 N.m, 7.0~8.0 kg.m) 

  6. Inspect and adjust toe after adjusting steering angle.
    Fig 2: Tightening Tie Rod Lock Nuts
    G01093444Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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