Kia Sorento II (2010-2014) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Yien Yien Chan

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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 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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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: 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 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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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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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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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 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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drivetrain torque settings

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

steering torque settings

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

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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brakes torque settings

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

suspension torque settings

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

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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