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2012 KIA OPTIMA

2.0L Turbo I4FWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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suspension

Leaf Spring Shackle Torque Specs

for 2012 Kia Optima 2.0L Turbo I4 · FWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
65 lb-ft · 88 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
122 lb-ft · 165 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
85 lb-ft · 115 Nm
Strut Tower Nuts
Critical
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Sway Bar Link Nuts
Hold shaft with Allen key
41 lb-ft · 55 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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