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2013 KIA FORTE

2.4L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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suspension

Lower Control Arm - Front Torque Specs

for 2013 Kia Forte 2.4L I4 · FWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
Do not loosen to align pin - tighten further.
65 lb-ft · 88 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
⚠️ TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT.
100 lb-ft · 135 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
85 lb-ft · 115 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
85 lb-ft · 115 Nm
Sway Bar Link
Critical
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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