2018-2024 Kia Rio Subframe Torque Specs

1.6L I4

Applies to 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Kia Rio

Labor Time:6 hours

Torque Values (7 specifications)

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

The primary torque specification for subframe on a 2018-2024 Kia Rio is 84 Nm (62 lb-ft).

There are 7 torque specifications for subframe on the 2018-2024 Kia Rio 1.6L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.