Hyundai Sonata 5 (2005-2009) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Hyundai Sonata 5 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Hyundai Sonata 5

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	34	25	Minimum
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	44	32	Maximum
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	40	30	Minimum	2.4L Engine
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	50	37	Maximum	2.4L Engine
Oil filter	Oil filter	25	18
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	20	15	Minimum
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22	Maximum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	19	14	Minimum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	24	18	Maximum

To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	34	25	Minimum
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	44	32	Maximum
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	40	30	Minimum	2.4L Engine
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	50	37	Maximum	2.4L Engine
Oil pan	Upper oil pan bolts	10	7	Minimum
Oil pan	Upper oil pan bolts	12	9	Maximum
Oil pan	Lower oil pan bolts	10	7	Minimum
Oil pan	Lower oil pan bolts	12	9	Maximum
Oil pan	Oil pan	10	7	Minimum
Oil pan	Oil pan	12	9	Maximum
Oil filter	Oil filter	25	18
Oil pump	Oil pump chain (B) and oil pump sprocket (A).	19	14	Minimum
Oil pump	Oil pump chain (B) and oil pump sprocket (A).	22	16	Maximum
Piston rods	Connecting Rod Bolts	20	15
Piston rods	Bearing caps	20	15
Cylinder head	Cylinder head	10	7	Minimum
Cylinder head	Cylinder head	12	9	Maximum
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	20	15	Minimum
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22	Maximum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	19	14	Minimum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	24	18	Maximum
Intake manifold	Installation breather hose	10	7	Minimum
Intake manifold	Installation breather hose	12	9	Maximum
Intake manifold	Installation surge tank	10	7	Minimum
Intake manifold	Installation surge tank	12	9	Maximum
Intake manifold	Installation surge tank connector bracket	7	5	Minimum
Intake manifold	Installation surge tank connector bracket	11	8	Maximum
Intake manifold	Installation surge tank bracket	27	20	Minimum
Intake manifold	Installation surge tank bracket	31	23	Maximum
Intake manifold	Installation ETC bracket	16	12	Minimum
Intake manifold	Installation ETC bracket	25	18	Maximum
Engine mounts	HECU mounting nut	6	4	Minimum
Engine mounts	HECU mounting nut	10	7	Maximum
Engine mounts	HECU bracket mounting bolt	17	13	Minimum
Engine mounts	HECU bracket mounting bolt	25	18	Maximum
Sensor	Oil temperature sensor	30	22
Sensor	Wheel speed sensor	8	6	Minimum
Sensor	Wheel speed sensor	10	7	Maximum
Camshaft	Camshaft bolt	110	81	Minimum
Camshaft	Camshaft bolt	120	89	Maximum
Camshaft	CVVT & camshaft sprocket bolts	65	48	Minimum
Camshaft	CVVT & camshaft sprocket bolts	76	56	Maximum
Crankshaft	Crankshaft damper pulley bolt	284	209	Minimum
Crankshaft	Crankshaft damper pulley bolt	304	224	Maximum
Water pump	Water pump	8	6	Minimum
Water pump	Water pump	10	7	Maximum
Water pump	Water pump	22	16	Minimum	3.3L Engine V6
Water pump	Water pump	24	18	Maximum	3.3L Engine V6
Water pump	Pump pulley	8	6	Minimum
Water pump	Pump pulley	10	7	Maximum
Radiator	Water inlet	17	13	Minimum
Radiator	Water inlet	20	15	Maximum
Belt tensioner	LH timing chain guide (A)	20	15	Minimum
Belt tensioner	LH timing chain guide (A)	25	18	Maximum
Belt tensioner	LH timing chain tensioner arm (B).	19	14	Minimum
Belt tensioner	LH timing chain tensioner arm (B).	22	16	Maximum
Belt tensioner	Chain tensioner (A)	10	7	Minimum
Belt tensioner	Chain tensioner (A)	12	9	Maximum
Belt tensioner	Drive belt auto tensioner (A)	96	71	Minimum
Belt tensioner	Drive belt auto tensioner (A)	100	74	Maximum
Belt tensioner	Drive belt idler (A)	53	39	Minimum
Belt tensioner	Drive belt idler (A)	58	43	Maximum
Belt tensioner	LH cam-to-cam guide (A).	10	7	Minimum
Belt tensioner	LH cam-to-cam guide (A).	12	9	Maximum
Belt tensioner	RH timing chain guide (A)	20	15	Minimum
Belt tensioner	RH timing chain guide (A)	25	18	Maximum
Belt tensioner	Timing Cover	19	14	Minimum
Belt tensioner	Timing Cover	22	16	Maximum

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel bearing	200	148	Hub to the knuckle
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel bearing	2	1
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel and tire to the front hub	90	66	Minimum
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel and tire to the front hub	110	81	Maximum
Transmission mount	Heat proctector	17	13	Minimum
Transmission mount	Heat proctector	22	16	Maximum
Axle shaft	Drive shaft castle nut	200	148	Minimum
Axle shaft	Drive shaft castle nut	280	207	Maximum

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end	24	18	In the knuckle (Min.)
Tie rod end	Tie rod end	34	25	In the knuckle (Max.)
Tie rod end	Tie rod end	50	37	Minimum
Tie rod end	Tie rod end	55	41	Maximum
Steering wheel	Wheel Lug Nuts	90	66	Minimum
Steering wheel	Wheel Lug Nuts	110	81	Maximum

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold	39	29	Minimum
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold	44	32	Maximum
Muffler	Muffler	39	29	Minimum	3.3L Engine V6 Front
Muffler	Muffler	59	44	Maximum	3.3L Engine V6 Front

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Bleed screw	7	5	Minimum
Disc brake	Bleed screw	13	10	Maximum

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Struts	Struts	45	33	Minimum
Struts	Struts	60	44	Maximum
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorbers	140	103	Minimum	Rear
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorbers	160	118	Maximum	Rear
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorbers mounting	50	37	Minimum	Rear
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorbers mounting	65	48	Maximum	Rear
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer links	100	74	Minimum
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer links	120	89	Maximum
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer bracket	45	33	Minimum
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer bracket	55	41	Maximum
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link mounting nut	35	26	Minimum
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link mounting nut	45	33	Maximum
Control arm	Lower control arm	140	103	Minimum
Control arm	Lower control arm	160	118	Maximum
Control arm	Upper control arm	55	41	Minimum
Control arm	Upper control arm	65	48	Maximum
Trailing arm	Trailing arm	140	103	Minimum
Trailing arm	Trailing arm	160	118	Maximum
Ball joint	Ball joint	1	1	Minimum
Ball joint	Ball joint	2	1	Maximum
Ball joint	Lower arm ball joint	100	74	Minimum
Ball joint	Lower arm ball joint	120	89	Maximum
Ball joint	Upper arm ball joint	35	26	Minimum
Ball joint	Upper arm ball joint	45	33	Maximum

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to