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2016 KIA OPTIMA

2.4L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Valve Job - Complete Torque Specs

for 2016 Kia Optima 2.4L I4 · FWD
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14 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft Cap Bolts
Critical
Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
Critical
Hold cam with wrench on hex
59 lb-ft · 80 Nm
Cover Bolts
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts
Critical
TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
48 lb-ft · 65 Nm
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Critical
Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Gasket Bolts
Critical
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Intake Manifold Bolts
Critical
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Rocker Arm Bolts
Critical
Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Sensor Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt
Critical
Install with pin/clip to compress
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm
Critical
Tighten in sequence
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
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