Kia Sorento (2003-2010) Torque Spec Settings

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

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

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: 2003 - 2010
  • 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 filter Oil filter housing 22 16 Minimum
  • Straight-4
  • 2.5L Diesel
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Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18 Maximum
  • Straight-4
  • 2.5L Diesel
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Cylinder head Cylinder head 15 11 Camshaft bearing
  • Straight-4
  • 2.5L Diesel
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Cylinder head Cylinder head 49 36 Cylinder head screws
  • Straight-4
  • 2.5L Diesel
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Camshaft Camshaft timing chain guide rail 10 7 Minimum
  • Straight-4
  • 2.5L Diesel
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Camshaft Camshaft timing chain guide rail 12 9 Maximum
  • Straight-4
  • 2.5L Diesel
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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 20 15 Minimum
  • Straight-4
  • 2.5L Diesel
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 25 18 Maximum
  • Straight-4
  • 2.5L Diesel
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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

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