Kia Cadenza: Suspension System / Specifications

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2025 Service Manual / Suspension System / Specifications

Specifications

Front Suspension

Item		Specification
Suspension type		MacPherson Strut
Shock absorber	Type	High Performance Damper (H.P.D)
Coil spring	Free Height [I.D. color]	317.2 mm (12.49 in.) [Blue - Blue]

Rear Suspension

Item		Specification
Suspension type		Multi link
Shock absorber	Type	High Performance Damper (H.P.D)
Coil spring	Free Height [I.D. color]	310.4 mm (12.22 in.) [Red - Red]

Wheel & Tire

Item	Specification
Wheel	7.0J * 17
	7.5J * 18
	8.0J * 19
Tire	225/ 55 R17
	245/ 45 R18
	245/ 40 R19
Tire pressure	2.2kg/cm² (32psi)

Wheel Alignment

Front

Item		Specification
		Front	Rear
Toe-in	Individual	0°±0.1°	0.085°±0.1°
	Total	0°±0.2°	0.17°±0.2°
Camber angle	LH	-0.5°±0.5°	-1.0°±0.5°
	RH	-0.8°±0.5°
Caster angle		3.88°±0.5°	-
King-pin angle		12.72°±0.5°	-

Tightening Torques

Front Suspension

Item	Tightening torque (kgf.m)
Item	Nm	kgf.m	lb-ft
Hub nuts	88.3 ~ 107.9	9.0 ~ 11.0	65.1 ~ 79.6
Strut lower bolt & nut (to knuckle)	196.1 ~ 215.7	20.0 ~ 22.0	144.7 ~ 159.1
Strut upper mounting nut	53.9 ~ 68.6	5.5 ~ 7.0	39.8 ~ 50.6
Strut assembly lock nut	58.8 ~ 73.5	6.0 ~ 7.5	43.4 ~ 54.2
Stabilizer link ball joint nut	98.1 ~ 117.7	10.0 ~ 12.0	72.3 ~ 86.8
Lower arm to sub frame (Forward)	117.7 ~ 137.3	12.0 ~ 14.0	86.8 ~ 101.3
Lower arm to sub frame (Rearward)	156.9 ~ 176.5	16.0 ~ 18.0	115.7 ~ 130.2
Lower arm ball joint nut	98.1 ~ 117.7	10.0 ~ 12.0	72.3 ~ 86.8
Stabilizer bar mounting bolt (to sub frame)	44.1 ~ 53.9	4.5 ~ 5.5	32.5 ~ 39.8
Sub frame mounting bolt & nut (to body)	156.9 ~ 176.5	16.0 ~ 18.0	115.7 ~ 130.2
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt	6.9 ~ 9.8	0.7 ~ 1.0	5.1 ~ 7.2
Tie rod end castle nut	34.3 ~ 44.1	3.5 ~ 4.5	25.3 ~ 32.5
Universal joint to pinion of steering gear	29.4 ~ 34.3	3.0 ~ 3.5	21.7 ~ 25.3

Rear Suspension

Item	Tightening torque (kgf.m)
Item	Nm	kgf.m	lb-ft
Hub nuts	88.3 ~ 107.9	9.0 ~ 11.0	65.1 ~ 79.6
Trailing arm mounting bolt (to body)	98.1 ~ 117.7	10.0 ~ 12.0	72.3 ~ 86.8
Trailing arm mounting bolt (to knuckle)	44.1 ~ 53.9	4.5 ~ 5.5	32.5 ~ 39.8
Assist arm bolt & nut (to sub frame)	107.9 ~ 117.7	11.0 ~ 12.0	79.6 ~ 86.8
Assist armball joint (to knuckle)	78.5 ~ 88.2	8.0 ~ 9.0	57.8 ~ 65.0
Lower arm bolt & nut (to sub frame)	107.9 ~ 117.7	11.0 ~ 12.0	79.6 ~ 86.8
Lower arm bolt & nut (to knuckle)	137.3 ~ 156.9	14.0 ~ 16.0	101.3 ~ 115.7
Upper arm mounting bolt (to sub frame)	156.9 ~ 176.5	16.0 ~ 18.0	115.7 ~ 130.2
Upper arm mounting bolt (to knuckle)	137.3 ~ 156.9	14.0 ~ 16.0	101.3 ~ 115.7
Shock absorber upper mounting bolt	49.0 ~ 63.7	5.0 ~ 6.5	36.2 ~ 47.0
Shock absorber lower mounting bolt	137.3 ~ 156.9	14.0 ~ 16.0	101.3 ~ 115.7
Stabilizer link ball joint nut	98.1 ~ 117.7	10.0 ~ 12.0	72.3 ~ 86.8
Stabilizer bar mounting bolt (to sub frame)	44.1 ~ 53.9	4.5 ~ 5.5	32.5 ~ 39.8
Sub frame mounting bolt & nut	156.9 ~ 176.5	16.0 ~ 18.0	115.7 ~ 130.2

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools Tool Name / NumberIllustrationDescriptionLower arm ball joint remover0K545-A9100Removal of front lower arm from front axle ...

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