Kia Optima 1 (2001-2005) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Yien Yien Chan

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Kia Optima 1 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 Kia Optima 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 35 26 Minimum
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Oil pan Drain plug 45 33 Maximum
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Oil filter Oil filter 17 13 Minimum
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Oil filter Oil filter 25 18 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 18 13 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 22 16 Maximum
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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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  • Production years: 2001 - 2005
  • Generation: First
  • 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 Drain plug 35 26 Minimum
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Oil pan Drain plug 45 33 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 17 13 Minimum
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Oil filter Oil filter 25 18 Maximum
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 8 6 Minimum
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 12 9 Maximum
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Piston rods Connecting rod 18 13 Minimum
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Piston rods Connecting rod 22 16 Maximum
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Piston rods Piston rod to bracket nut 20 15 Minimum
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Piston rods Piston rod to bracket nut 25 18 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 Accelator cable bolts to intake manifold 4 3 Minimum
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Intake manifold Accelator cable bolts to intake manifold 6 4 Maximum
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Intake manifold Throttle body to intake manifold 15 11 Minimum
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Intake manifold Throttle body to intake manifold 22 16 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 18 13 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 22 16 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting bolt (M8) 15 11 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting bolt (M8) 20 15 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting bolt (M10) 18 13 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting bolt (M10) 25 18 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting nut 30 22 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting nut 42 31 Maximum
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Throttle body Throttle body 15 11 Minimum
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Throttle body Throttle body 22 16 Maximum
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Throttle body ETC Mounting bolts 8 6 Minimum
  • 2.4L Engine
  • Theta I
  • G4KC
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Throttle body ETC Mounting bolts 10 7 Maximum
  • 2.4L Engine
  • Theta I
  • G4KC
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Throttle body ETC Mounting bolts 10 7 Minimum
  • 2.4L MPI Engine
  • Theta II
  • G4KE
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Throttle body ETC Mounting bolts 12 9 Maximum
  • 2.4L MPI Engine
  • Theta II
  • G4KE
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Throttle body ETC Mounting bolts 10 7 Minimum
  • 2.0L MPI Engine
  • Theta II
  • G4KD
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Throttle body ETC Mounting bolts 12 9 Maximum
  • 2.0L MPI Engine
  • Theta II
  • G4KD
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Engine block Engine coolant inlet fitting bolts 10 7 Minimum
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Engine block Engine coolant inlet fitting bolts 15 11 Maximum
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Sensor Fuel pressure gauge to fuel delivery pipe 25 18 Minimum
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Sensor Fuel pressure gauge to fuel delivery pipe 35 26 Maximum
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Sensor Knock sensor 16 12 Minimum
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Sensor Knock sensor 28 21 Maximum
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 35 26 Minimum
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 45 33 Maximum
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Sensor TP Sensor 2 1 Minimum
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Sensor TP Sensor 3 2 Maximum
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket 80 59 Minimum
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket 100 74 Maximum
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap 19 14 Minimum
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap 21 15 Maximum
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Crankshaft Crankshaft sprocket 110 81 Minimum
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Crankshaft Crankshaft sprocket 130 96 Maximum
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley to crankshaft sprocke 20 15 Minimum
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley to crankshaft sprocke 30 22 Maximum
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Water pump Coolant pump 20 15 Minimum
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Water pump Coolant pump 27 20 Maximum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auto tensioner bolt 20 15 Minimum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auto tensioner bolt 27 20 Maximum
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Valve cover Valve cover 8 6 Minimum
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Valve cover Valve cover 10 7 Maximum
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Fuel system High pressure hose flare nut 30 22 Minimum
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Fuel system High pressure hose flare nut 40 30 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
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover bolt 20 15 Minimum
  • 2.4L Engine
  • Theta I
  • G4KC
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover bolt 27 20 Maximum
  • 2.4L Engine
  • Theta I
  • G4KC
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flex Plate 73 54 Minimum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flex Plate 77 57 Maximum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel Bolts 130 96 Minimum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel Bolts 140 103 Maximum
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering wheel Wheel Fastener Wheel Nut 90 66 Minimum
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Steering wheel Wheel Fastener Wheel Nut 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 pipe clamp bolt 20 15 Minimum
  • Front
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe clamp bolt 30 22 Maximum
  • Front
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe nuts to exhaust manifold 30 22 Minimum
  • Front
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe nuts to exhaust manifold 40 30 Maximum
  • Front
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe bolt to engine 20 15 Minimum
  • Front
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe bolt to engine 30 22 Maximum
  • Front
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Exhaust manifold Centre exhaust pipe nuts to cataylic converter 30 22 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Centre exhaust pipe nuts to cataylic converter 40 30 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe bolts to main muffler 30 22 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe bolts to main muffler 40 30 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe bolt to bracket 10 7 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe bolt to bracket 15 11 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts to engine nut (M8) 25 18 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts to engine nut (M8) 30 22 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts to engine nut (M10) 35 26 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts to engine nut (M10) 55 41 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Heat protector bolt to exhaust manifold 12 9 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Heat protector bolt to exhaust manifold 15 11 Maximum
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Muffler Resonator mounting bolt 8 6 Minimum
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Muffler Resonator mounting bolt 10 7 Maximum
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Muffler Resonator mounting nut 4 3 Minimum
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Muffler Resonator mounting nut 6 4 Maximum
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Catalytic converter Hanger bolt to body (M8) 25 18 Minimum
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Catalytic converter Hanger bolt to body (M8) 30 22 Maximum
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Catalytic converter Hanger bolt to body (M10) 35 26 Minimum
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Catalytic converter Hanger bolt to body (M10) 55 41 Maximum
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Catalytic converter Hanger bolt to main muffler 10 7 Minimum
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Catalytic converter Hanger bolt to main muffler 15 11 Maximum
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Bleeder screw 7 5 Minimum
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Disc brake Bleeder screw 13 10 Maximum
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Disc brake Brake Caliper 22 16 Caliper guide rod bolt (Min.)
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Disc brake Brake Caliper 32 24 Caliper guide rod bolt (Max.)
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Disc brake Brake Caliper 69 51 Caliper assembly to knuckle (Min. )
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Disc brake Brake Caliper 85 63 Caliper assembly to knuckle (Max. )
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Disc brake Brake Caliper 25 18 Brake hose to front caliper (Min.)
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Disc brake Brake Caliper 30 22 Brake hose to front caliper (Max.)
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Disc brake Brake Caliper 50 37 Rear caliper to carrier (Min.)
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Disc brake Brake Caliper 60 44 Rear caliper to carrier (Max.)
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Brake line Brake tube nut 13 10 Minimum
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Brake line Brake tube nut 17 13 Maximum
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Brake booster Brake booster 13 10 Minimum
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Brake booster Brake booster 16 12 Maximum
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Brake pedal Accelerator arm bracket bolts 8 6 Minimum
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Brake pedal Accelerator arm bracket bolts 12 9 Maximum
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Master cylinder Master cylinder 35 26 Minimum
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Master cylinder Master cylinder 55 41 Maximum
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Struts Strut Upper Mounting Nut 40 30 Minimum
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Struts Strut Upper Mounting Nut 50 37 Maximum
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Struts Strut Mounting Self-Locking Nut 25 18 Maximum
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Struts Strut Mounting Self-Locking Nut 20 15 Minimum
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Struts Fork To Lower Arm Connector Nut 100 74 Minimum
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Struts Fork To Lower Arm Connector Nut 120 89 Maximum
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Struts Fork To Strut Mounting Bolt 60 44 Minimum
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Struts Fork To Strut Mounting Bolt 80 59 Maximum
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut 40 30 Minimum
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut 50 37 Maximum
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt 80 59 Minimum
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt 90 66 Maximum
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock Absorber Mounting Self-Locking Nut 20 15 Minimum
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock Absorber Mounting Self-Locking Nut 25 18 Maximum
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer Bar Bracket To Sub-Frame Bolt 30 22 Minimum
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer Bar Bracket To Sub-Frame Bolt 45 33 Maximum
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer Bar Bracket Crossmember Bolt 35 26 Minimum
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer Bar Bracket Crossmember Bolt 45 33 Maximum
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Link Mounting Self-Locking Nut 35 26 Minimum
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Link Mounting Self-Locking Nut 45 33 Maximum
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Trailing arm Trailing Arm To Body Nut 140 103 Minimum
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Trailing arm Trailing Arm To Body Nut 160 118 Maximum
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Trailing arm Trailing Arm To Carrier Nut 100 74 Minimum
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Trailing arm Trailing Arm To Carrier Nut 120 89 Maximum
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Ball joint Ball joint 1 1 Minimum
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Ball joint Ball joint 3 2 Maximum
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Ball joint Upper Front Upper Arm Ball Joint Self-Locking Nut 35 26 Minimum
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Ball joint Upper Front Upper Arm Ball Joint Self-Locking Nut 45 33 Maximum
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Ball joint Lower Lower Arm Ball Joint Self-Locking Nut 75 55 Minimum
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Ball joint Lower Lower Arm Ball Joint Self-Locking Nut 90 66 Maximum
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Ball joint Lower Arm Ball Joint To Knuckle Mounting Bolt 100 74 Minimum
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Ball joint Lower Arm Ball Joint To Knuckle Mounting Bolt 120 89 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 Optima 1

By Rudolf Stricker - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0


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