Kia Carens: Tires/Wheels / Wheel Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Suspension System / Tires/Wheels / Wheel Repair procedures

Hub nut tightening sequence

Tighten the hub nuts as follows.

Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should be checked using a torque wrench.

Run out inspection

1.	Jack up the vehicle.

Measure the wheel Run-out by using a dial indicator as illustration below.

Run-out	Aluminum	Steel
Radial mm(in.)	Below 0.3(0.0118)	Below 1.4(0.0551)
Lateral mm(in.)	Below 0.3(0.0118)	Below 0.9(0.0354)

3.	If measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the wheel.

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