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2020 KIA OPTIMA

1.6L Turbo I4•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

Repairs0 Labor598 Torque5818 Fluid6 DTC923 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls0

drivetrain

Differential Rebuild - Rear Torque Specs

for 2020 Kia Optima 1.6L Turbo I4 · FWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

171 lb-ft · 232 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

171 lb-ft · 232 Nm

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Cover Bolts

Critical

RTV sealant

24 lb-ft · 32 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

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

95 lb-ft · 129 Nm

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