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2009 KIA OPTIMA

2.4L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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steering

Steering Column Torque Specs

for 2009 Kia Optima 2.4L I4 · FWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Coupling Bolt
Critical
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Power Steering Line Fittings
Critical
Use new O-rings
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Rack Bolts
Critical
75 lb-ft · 102 Nm
Rack Mounting Bolts
Critical
75 lb-ft · 102 Nm
Tie Rod End Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Tie Rod Nut
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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