2016-2020 Kia Optima Sway Bar - Front Torque Specs

2.4L I4

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

Labor Time:1 hours

Torque Values (6 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Bracket Bolts	47	35	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key

The primary torque specification for sway bar - front on a 2016-2020 Kia Optima is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

There are 6 torque specifications for sway bar - front on the 2016-2020 Kia Optima 2.4L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.