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2020 KIA OPTIMA

1.6L Turbo I4•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

Repairs0 Labor591 Torque5818 Fluid6 DTC923 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls0

drivetrain

Axle Seal - Rear Torque Specs

for 2020 Kia Optima 1.6L Turbo I4 · FWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

43 lb-ft · 58 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

43 lb-ft · 58 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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