2014-2018 Kia Forte Front Struts - Pair Torque Specs

1.8L I4

Applies to 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Kia Forte

Labor Time:2.5 hours

Torque Values (7 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	84	62	—
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	26	19	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	109	81	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	129	95	—

The primary torque specification for front struts - pair on a 2014-2018 Kia Forte is 84 Nm (62 lb-ft).

There are 7 torque specifications for front struts - pair on the 2014-2018 Kia Forte 1.8L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.