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2014 KIA OPTIMA

2.4L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor475Torque4868Fluid6DTC907Battery0Maintenance0Recalls7
suspension

Air Line Torque Specs

for 2014 Kia Optima 2.4L I4 · FWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
65 lb-ft · 88 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
122 lb-ft · 165 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
85 lb-ft · 115 Nm
Strut Tower Nuts
Critical
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Sway Bar Link
Critical
45 lb-ft · 61 Nm
Sway Bar Link Nuts
Hold shaft with Allen key
41 lb-ft · 55 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
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