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2015 Kia Forte EX
Suspension System - General Information: Specifications: Notes
2015 Kia Forte EXSECTION Notes
FRONT SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension type | MacPherson Strut | ||
| Shock absorber | Type | Gas | |
| Coil spring | Nu Engine MT | Free Height [I.D. color] | 311.9mm (12.2795 in.) [Orange - Skyblue] |
| Nu Engine AT | 317.4mm (12.4961 in.) [Orange - Pink] | ||
REAR SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension type | Torsion Beam Axle | ||
| Shock absorber | Type Monotube | ||
| Coil spring | Nu Engine | Free Height [I.D color] | 303.4mm (11.9449 in.) [Blue - White] |
WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | ||
| Steel | 15 inch | 6.0J x 15 | |
| 16 inch | 6.5J x 16 | ||
| Aluminum | 16 inch | 6.5J x 16 | |
| 17 inch | 7.0. x 17 | ||
| Tire | 15 inch | P195/65 R15 | |
| 16 inch | P205/55 R16 | ||
| 17 inch | P215/45 R17 | ||
| Spare tire | T125/80 D15 | ||
| Tire pressure kPa (psi) | P195/65 R15 | 220 (32) | 220 (32) |
| P205/55 R16 | 220 (32) | 220 (32) | |
| P215/45 R17 | 220 (32) | 220 (32) | |
| T125/80 D15 | 420 (60) | 420 (60) | |
| PCD | Ø114.3 | ||
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | ||
| Toe-in | Total | 0.1°±0.2° | 0.4° (+0.5°/-0.4°) |
| Individual | 0.05°±0.1° | 0.2°(+0.25°/-0.2°) | |
| Camber angle | -0.5°±0.5° | -1.5°±0.5° | |
| Caster angle | 4.13°±0.50° | - | |
| King-pin angle | 13.9°±0.5° | - | |
| Ride height (in.) | 382±10mm (15.0393±0.3937in.) | ||
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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.