2017-2022 Kia Niro EV Steering Shaft - Upper Torque Specs

Electric

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

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Coupling Bolt	34	25	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Power Steering Line Fittings	30	22	Use new O-rings \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Rack Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Rack Mounting Bolts	102	75	—
⚠️ Steering Rack Bolts	100	74	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Tie Rod End Castle Nut	55	41	Use new cotter pin \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ 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 steering shaft - upper on a 2017-2022 Kia Niro EV is 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).

There are 11 torque specifications for steering shaft - upper on the 2017-2022 Kia Niro EV Electric, covering all related fasteners and components.