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2012-2017 KIA FORTE

2.0L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
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Valve Adjustment Torque Specs

for 2012-2017 Kia Forte 2.0L I4 · FWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Bolts
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Electrical Connector Bolts
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Gasket Bolts
Critical
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Gasket Surface Bolts
Critical
Clean mating surfaces
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
Rocker Arm Bolts
Critical
Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Sensor Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Sensor Mounting Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut
Critical
Hold screw while tightening
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
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