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Checking Steering Angle

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  1. Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and measure the steering angle.
    Fig 1: Checking Steering Angle
    G00333623Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Standard Wheel Angle Value:

    • Inner wheel : 37° +/- 0.5°
    • Outer wheel : 31.8°

  2. If the measured value is not within the standard value, adjust the linkage.
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