Hyundai Sonata 5 (2005-2009) Torque Spec Settings

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By Damian B Oh - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

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 settings for Hyundai Sonata 5

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 34 25 Minimum
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 44 32 Maximum
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 40 30 Minimum
  • 2.4L Engine
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 50 37 Maximum
  • 2.4L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 25 18
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 20 15 Minimum
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 30 22 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 19 14 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 24 18 Maximum
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  • Production years: 2005 - 2009
  • Generation: Fifth
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Sonata 5

By Damian B Oh - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0


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