2017-2022 Kia Niro EV Front Main Seal Torque Specs

Electric

Applies to 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Kia Niro EV

Labor Time:8 hours

Torque Values (13 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
⚠️ Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	180	133	Often TTY - check spec, may require impact
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Harmonic Balancer Bolt	180	133	Often TTY, may need impact
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Front section only
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm	45	33	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence

The primary torque specification for front main seal on a 2017-2022 Kia Niro EV is 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).

There are 13 torque specifications for front main seal on the 2017-2022 Kia Niro EV Electric, covering all related fasteners and components.