2016-2020 Kia Optima Leaf Spring Torque Specs

1.6L Turbo I4

Applies to 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Kia Optima

Labor Time:2 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	84	62	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	84	62	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	26	19	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	109	81	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	110	81	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	58	43	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	129	95	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	129	95	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for leaf spring on a 2016-2020 Kia Optima is 84 Nm (62 lb-ft).

There are 11 torque specifications for leaf spring on the 2016-2020 Kia Optima 1.6L Turbo I4, covering all related fasteners and components.