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2017 KIA FORTE

1.8L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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suspension

Ball Joint - Upper Torque Specs

for 2017 Kia Forte 1.8L I4 · FWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
New cotter pin
71 lb-ft · 97 Nm
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
62 lb-ft · 84 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
122 lb-ft · 165 Nm
Pinch Bolt
Critical
New bolt
43 lb-ft · 58 Nm
Strut Tower Nuts
Critical
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Sway Bar Link Nuts
Hold shaft with Allen key
41 lb-ft · 55 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
95 lb-ft · 129 Nm
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