2012-2017 Kia Forte Center Link/Drag Link Torque Specs

2.0L I4

Applies to 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Kia Forte

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (10 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Castle Nuts	55	41	Use new cotter pins
⚠️ Coupling Bolt	34	25	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Power Steering Line Fittings	34	25	Use new O-rings
⚠️ Rack Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Rack Mounting Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Tie Rod End Nut	54	40	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Tie Rod Nut	54	40	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—

The primary torque specification for center link/drag link on a 2012-2017 Kia Forte is 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pins

There are 10 torque specifications for center link/drag link on the 2012-2017 Kia Forte 2.0L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.