Kia Optima 2 (2006-2010) Torque Spec Settings
By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Kia Optima 2 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 2
| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| 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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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: 2006 - 2010
- Generation: Second
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
All Torque Settings in Tables
engine torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| 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 and sender assy. | 8 | 6 | Minimum |
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| Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure switch and sender assy. | 12 | 9 | Maximum |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod bolts | 18 | 13 | Minimum |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod bolts | 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 | 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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| Throttle body | Throttle body | 15 | 11 | Minimum |
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| Throttle body | Throttle body | 22 | 16 | Maximum |
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| Throttle body | Throttle body to intake manifold | 15 | 11 | Minimum |
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| Throttle body | Throttle body to intake manifold | 22 | 16 | Maximum |
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| Engine block | PCV valve | 8 | 6 | Minimum |
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| Engine block | PCV valve | 12 | 9 | 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 bearing cap | 19 | 14 | Minimum |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap | 21 | 15 | Maximum |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket bolt | 80 | 59 | Minimum |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket bolt | 100 | 74 | Maximum |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft sprocket bolt | 110 | 81 | Minimum |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft sprocket bolt | 130 | 96 | Maximum |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley to crankshaft sprocket | 20 | 15 | Minimum |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley to crankshaft sprocket | 30 | 22 | Maximum |
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| Water pump | Engine coolant pump | 20 | 15 | Minimum |
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| Water pump | Engine 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 bolt | 8 | 6 | Minimum |
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| Valve cover | Valve cover bolt | 10 | 7 | Maximum |
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| Fuel system | Fuel pressure gauge to fuel delivery pipe | 25 | 18 | Minimum |
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| Fuel system | Fuel pressure gauge to fuel delivery pipe | 35 | 26 | Maximum |
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| Fuel system | High pressure flare nut | 30 | 22 | Minimum |
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| Fuel system | High pressure flare nut | 40 | 30 | Maximum |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Hub to knuckle | 200 | 148 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Hub to seat | 2 | 1 |
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| Clutch assembly | Clutch cover | 20 | 15 | Minimum |
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| Clutch assembly | Clutch cover | 27 | 20 | Maximum |
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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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| Transmission mount/case | Heat shield bolts | 12 | 9 | Minimum |
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| Transmission mount/case | Heat shield bolts | 15 | 11 | Maximum |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Steering rack | Steering rack support plug | 20 | 15 | Minimum |
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| Steering rack | Steering rack support plug | 25 | 18 | Maximum |
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| 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
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Exhaust manifold | Manifold to head lock nuts | 25 | 18 | Minimum |
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| Exhaust manifold | Manifold to head lock nuts | 30 | 22 | Maximum |
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| Exhaust manifold | Lower outside manifold nuts | 35 | 26 | Minimum |
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| Exhaust manifold | Lower outside manifold nuts | 35 | 26 | Maximum |
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| Exhaust manifold | Manifold to precast nuts | 30 | 22 | Minimum |
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| Exhaust manifold | Manifold to precast nuts | 40 | 30 | Maximum |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust pipe clamp bolt | 20 | 15 | Minimum |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust pipe clamp bolt | 30 | 22 | Maximum |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust pipe nuts to exhaust manifold | 30 | 22 | Minimum |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust pipe nuts to exhaust manifold | 40 | 30 | Maximum |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust pipe bolt to engine | 20 | 15 | Minimum |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust pipe bolt to engine | 30 | 22 | 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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| Muffler | Center exhaust pipe bolts to main muffler | 30 | 22 | Minimum |
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| Muffler | Center exhaust pipe bolts to main muffler | 40 | 30 | Maximum |
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| Muffler | Hanger bolt to main muffler | 10 | 7 | Minimum |
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| Muffler | Hanger bolt to main muffler | 15 | 11 | Maximum |
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| Catalytic converter | Center exhaust pipe nut to catalytic converter | 30 | 22 | Minimum |
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| Catalytic converter | Center exhaust pipe nut to catalytic converter | 40 | 30 | Maximum |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Disc brake | Bleeder screw | 7 | 5 | Minimum |
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| Disc brake | Bleeder screw | 13 | 10 | Maximum |
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| Disc brake | Caliper guide rod bolt | 22 | 16 | Minimum |
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| Disc brake | Caliper guide rod bolt | 32 | 24 | Maximum |
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| Disc brake | Caliper assembly to knuckle | 69 | 51 | Minimum |
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| Disc brake | Caliper assembly to knuckle | 85 | 63 | Maximum |
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| Disc brake | Brake hose to front caliper | 25 | 18 | Minimum |
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| Disc brake | Brake hose to front caliper | 30 | 22 | Maximum |
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| Disc brake | Rear caliper to carrier | 50 | 37 | Minimum |
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| Disc brake | Rear caliper to carrier | 60 | 44 | Maximum |
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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 mounting nut | 13 | 10 | Minimum |
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| Brake booster | Brake booster mounting nut | 16 | 12 | Maximum |
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| Brake booster | Brake booster vacuum hose fitting to surge tank | 15 | 11 | Minimum |
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| Brake booster | Brake booster vacuum hose fitting to surge tank | 18 | 13 | Maximum |
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| Brake pedal | Accelerator arm bracket bolt | 8 | 6 | Minimum |
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| Brake pedal | Accelerator arm bracket bolt | 12 | 9 | Maximum |
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| Master cylinder | Proportioning valve mounting to master cylinder | 35 | 26 | Minimum |
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| Master cylinder | Proportioning valve mounting to master cylinder | 55 | 41 | Maximum |
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suspension torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| 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 | 20 | 15 | Minimum |
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| Struts | Strut mounting self-locking nut | 25 | 18 | Maximum |
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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 | 20 | 15 | 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/shocksShock absorber upper mounting nut | 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/shocksShock absorber upper mounting nut | 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/shocksShock absorber upper mounting nut | 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 mounting | 35 | 26 | Minimum |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer link mounting | 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 | Upper front upper arm ball joint | 35 | 26 | Minimum |
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| Ball joint | Upper front upper arm ball joint | 45 | 33 | Maximum |
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| Ball joint | Lower arm ball joint | 75 | 55 | Minimum |
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| Ball joint | Lower arm ball joint | 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
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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