Kia Sorento II (2010-2014) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Yien Yien Chan Engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Kia Sorento II 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 Sorento II

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 filter 32 24 Minimum
  • 2.2L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 194 HP
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Oil pan Oil filter 40 30 Maximum
  • 2.2L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 194 HP
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11 Minimum
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 25 18 Maximum
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  • Production years: 2010 - 2014
  • Generation: Second
  • 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 sump 10 7 M6, Minimum
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Oil pan Oil sump 12 9 M6, Maximum
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Oil pan Oil sump 30 22 M9, Minimum
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Oil pan Oil sump 34 25 M9, Maximum
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Oil pan Oil filter 32 24 Minimum
  • 2.2L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 194 HP
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Oil pan Oil filter 40 30 Maximum
  • 2.2L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 194 HP
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Oil pan Oil filter housing 22 16 Minimum
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Oil pan Oil filter housing 26 19 Maximum
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump 12 9
  • 2.4L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4KE
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing 18 13 Minimum
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 148 HP
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing 22 16 Maximum
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 148 HP
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 79 58 First stage
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 148 HP
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 30 22 Fourth stage, Minimum
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 148 HP
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 34 25 Fourth stage, Maximum
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 148 HP
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 79 58 First stage
  • 2.2L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 194 HP
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11 Minimum
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18 Maximum
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Glow plugs Glow plugs 15 11 Minimum
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Glow plugs Glow plugs 20 15 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 25 18 Maximum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting on chassis 64 47 Minimum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting on chassis 84 62 Maximum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting on engine bracket 64 47 Minimum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting on engine bracket 84 62 Maximum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting on engine mounting 80 59 Minimum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting on engine mounting 110 81 Maximum
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Sensor Knock sensor 20 15 Minimum
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Sensor Knock sensor 25 18 Maximum
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Alternator Alternator 50 37 Minimum
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Alternator Alternator 65 48 Maximum
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Alternator Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 55 41 Minimum
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Alternator Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 65 48 Maximum
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Starter Starter 50 37 Minimum
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Starter Starter 65 48 Maximum
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Crankshaft Main bearing 29 21 Bearing cap
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Crankshaft Main bearing 10 7 Bearing casing on first stage
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Crankshaft Main bearing 20 15 Bearing casing on second stage
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Crankshaft Bearing casing on third stage 30 22 Bearing casing on second stage
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Water pump Coolant pump 20 15 Minimum
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Water pump Coolant pump 25 18 Maximum
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Water pump Coolant pump pulley 8 6 Minimum
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Water pump Coolant pump pulley 10 7 Maximum
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler 45 33 Minimum
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler 55 41 Maximum
  • 2.4L CVVT Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 172 HP
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15 Minimum
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 30 22 Maximum
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor bracket 20 15 M8, Minimum
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 148 HP
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor bracket 30 22 M8, Maximum
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 148 HP
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor bracket 45 33 M10, Minimum
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 148 HP
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor bracket 55 41 M10, Maximum
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 148 HP
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Balance shaft timing chain guide rail 10 7 Minimum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Balance shaft timing chain guide rail 12 9 Maximum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Balance shaft timing chain tension rail 10 7 Minimum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Balance shaft timing chain tension rail 12 9 Maximum
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Valve cover Valve cover 4 3 First stage, Minimum
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Valve cover Valve cover 6 4 First stage, Maximum
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Valve cover Valve cover 8 6 Second stage, Minimum
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Valve cover Valve cover 10 7 Second stage, Maximum
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Fuel system Injection pump 25 18
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential oil drain plug 50 37 Minimum
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Differential Differential oil drain plug 70 52 Maximum
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel hub wheel bearing 216 159
  • Front
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel hub wheel bearing 216 159
  • Rear
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate 25 18 Minimum
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate 35 26 Maximum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate 120 89 Minimum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate 130 96 Maximum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 120 89 Minimum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 130 96 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 Track rod end on track rod 50 37 Minimum
  • Front
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Tie rod end Track rod end on track rod 55 41 Maximum
  • Front
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Tie rod end Track rod end at the axle support 140 103 Minimum
  • Rear
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Tie rod end Track rod end at the axle support 160 118 Maximum
  • Rear
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Steering rack Steering gear 90 66 Minimum at the subframe
  • Front
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Steering rack Steering gear 110 81 Maximum at the subframe
  • Front
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Steering column Lower steering column joint 30 22 Minimum
  • Front
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Steering column Lower steering column joint 35 26 Maximum
  • Front
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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 40 30 Minimum
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 148 HP
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 45 33 Maximum
  • 2.0L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 148 HP
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 40 30 Minimum
  • 2.2L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 194 HP
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 45 33 Maximum
  • 2.2L CRDi Diesel Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 194 HP
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe 40 30 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe 60 44 Maximum
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Turbo Turbo charger 50 37 Minimum
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Turbo Turbo charger 70 52 Maximum
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Brake caliper 22 16 Minimum
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake caliper 30 22 Maximum
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake caliper 22 16 Minimum
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake caliper 30 22 Maximum
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake caliper mounting support 80 59 Minimum
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake caliper mounting support 100 74 Maximum
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake caliper mounting support 64 47 Minimum
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake caliper mounting support 74 55 Maximum
  • Rear
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Disc brake Disc brake 6 4
  • Front
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Disc brake Disc brake 6 4
  • Rear
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Brake line Brake line 15 11
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Master cylinder Clutch master cylinder 16 12 Minimum
  • Rear
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Master cylinder Clutch master cylinder 24 18 Maximum
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Struts Suspension strut on chassis 45 33 Minimum
  • Front
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Struts Suspension strut on chassis 65 48 Maximum
  • Front
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Struts Suspension strut on stub axle 160 118 Minimum
  • Front
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Struts Suspension strut on stub axle 180 133 Maximum
  • Front
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock-absorber piston rod 60 44 Minimum
  • Front
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock-absorber piston rod 70 52 Maximum
  • Front
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock-absorber piston rod 140 103 Minimum
  • Rear
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock-absorber piston rod 160 118 Maximum
  • Rear
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Radius arm Torque arm on subframe 50 37 Minimum
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Radius arm Torque arm on subframe 65 48 Maximum
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Control arm Transverse control arm at the subframe 140 103 Minimum
  • Front
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Control arm Transverse control arm at the subframe 160 118 Maximum
  • Front
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Sorento II

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