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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2003SANTA FE V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe V6-3.5L
Front Wheel Alignment
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe V6-3.5LSECTION Front Wheel Alignment
Front Wheel Alignment
When using a wheel alignment tester to inspect the front wheel 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 specification.
Toe-In
Toe-in (B-A or angle alpha + beta) 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 rear of the car. Toe-in change is adjusted by turning the tie rod for the right and left wheels simultaneously at the same amount as follows:
Standard value
Toe-in (B-A) : 0 ±2 mm (0 ±0.08 inch)
Adjustment Of Side Slip And Wheel Steering Angle
1. Side slip is adjusted by rotating the tie rod within 0 ±3 mm with the vehicle holding one person.
2. Steering angle is adjusted to the standard value by turning the right and left tie rods in opposite directions for the same amount.
Outer wheel steering angle : 32°73'±2
Inner wheel steering angle (difference between right and left should be within 2°): 37°41'±2°
Inner wheel steering angle variation per tie rod revolution : 0.65°
Note:
- Remove the clip holding the bellows before rotating the tie rod.
- Check the bellows for twists after setting the steering angle, then reassemble it.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nut 50 - 55 Nm (500 - 550 kg-cm, 37 - 41 ft. lbs.)
Camber
The steering knuckle which is installed with the strut assembly is pre-set to the specified camber at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
Camber: 0°±30'
Caster
Caster is pre-set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. If the caster is not within the standard value, replace the bent or damaged parts.
Caster: 2'30'±30'
Note
1. The worn, loose or damaged parts of the front suspension assembly must be replaced prior to measuring front wheel alignment.
2. Measure wheel alignment by using the special tool (09529-21000).
3. Camber and caster are pre-set at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
4. If camber and caster are not within specifications, replace bent or damaged parts.
When using a wheel alignment tester to inspect the front wheel 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 specification.
Toe-In
Toe-in (B-A or angle alpha + beta) 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 rear of the car. Toe-in change is adjusted by turning the tie rod for the right and left wheels simultaneously at the same amount as follows:
Standard value
Toe-in (B-A) : 0 ±2 mm (0 ±0.08 inch)
Adjustment Of Side Slip And Wheel Steering Angle
1. Side slip is adjusted by rotating the tie rod within 0 ±3 mm with the vehicle holding one person.
2. Steering angle is adjusted to the standard value by turning the right and left tie rods in opposite directions for the same amount.
Outer wheel steering angle : 32°73'±2
Inner wheel steering angle (difference between right and left should be within 2°): 37°41'±2°
Inner wheel steering angle variation per tie rod revolution : 0.65°
Note:
- Remove the clip holding the bellows before rotating the tie rod.
- Check the bellows for twists after setting the steering angle, then reassemble it.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nut 50 - 55 Nm (500 - 550 kg-cm, 37 - 41 ft. lbs.)
Camber
The steering knuckle which is installed with the strut assembly is pre-set to the specified camber at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
Camber: 0°±30'
Caster
Caster is pre-set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. If the caster is not within the standard value, replace the bent or damaged parts.
Caster: 2'30'±30'
Note
1. The worn, loose or damaged parts of the front suspension assembly must be replaced prior to measuring front wheel alignment.
2. Measure wheel alignment by using the special tool (09529-21000).
3. Camber and caster are pre-set at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
4. If camber and caster are not within specifications, replace bent or damaged parts.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.