SECTION 204-00: Suspension System — General Information
| 2014 Flex Workshop Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013
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Alignment Specifications
| Item | LH | RH | Total/Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Camber (all vehicles except Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI)) | -0.5° ± 0.75° | -0.6° ± 0.75° | 0.10° ± 0.75° a |
| Camber ( GTDI vehicles) | -0.6° ± 0.75° | -0.7° ± 0.75° | 0.10° ± 0.75° a |
| Caster (all vehicles) | 3.25° ± 0.75° | 3.45° ± 0.75° | -0.2° ± 0.75° b |
| Toe (positive value is toe in, negative value is toe out), All Vehicles | — | — | +0.10° ± 0.20° |
| Rear | |||
| Camber (all vehicles except GTDI ) | -0.80° ± 0.75° | -0.80° ± 0.75° | — |
| Camber ( GTDI vehicles) | -1.00° ± 0.75° | -1.00° ± 0.75° | — |
| Toe (positive value is toe in, negative value is toe out), All Vehicles | 0.12° ± 0.20° | 0.12° ± 0.20° | 0.24° ± 0.20° |
| Thrust Angle | — | — | 0.0° ± 0.30° |
General Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ride Height | |
| Front (all vehicles except GTDI ) | 52 mm (2.05 in) ±
10 mm (0.39 in) |
| Rear (all vehicles except GTDI ) | 26 mm (1.02 in) ±
10 mm (0.39 in) |
| Front ( GTDI vehicles) | 42 mm (2.05 in) ±
10 mm (0.39 in) |
| Rear ( GTDI vehicles) | 16 mm (0.63 in) ±
10 mm (0.39 in) |
Torque Specifications
| Description | Nm | lb-ft |
|---|---|---|
| Strut upper mount nuts | 63 | 46 |
| Stabilizer bar link upper nut | 150 | 111 |
| Tie-rod jam nuts, front | 63 | 46 |
| Tie-rod jam nuts, rear | 40 | 30 |
| Upper arm-to-wheel knuckle nut | 200 | 148 |