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2005 KIA OPTIMA

2.4L I4•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor470 Torque3661 Fluid6 DTC807 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls0

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Timing Belt Torque Specs

for 2005 Kia Optima 2.4L I4 · FWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Use impact or holder

130 lb-ft · 176 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Idler Bolt

Critical

30 lb-ft · 41 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Timing Belt Idler Bolt

Critical

30 lb-ft · 41 Nm

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Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Replace with timing belt

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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