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2023 KIA K5

2.5L I4 Turbo•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor591 Torque3783 Fluid6 DTC923 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls4

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Timing Chain Tensioner Torque Specs

for 2023 Kia K5 2.5L I4 Turbo · FWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

130 lb-ft · 176 Nm

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Guide Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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