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Connecting Rod Bearings Torque Specs

for 2012 Kia Sorento 2.4L I4 GDI · AWD

Units

16 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Connecting Rod Bolts

⚠️ CRITICAL: 14.5 lb-ft (19.6 Nm) + 90 degrees. Do not overtorque. Verify oil clearance.

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

90°

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Connecting Rod Bolts

Critical

⚠️ CRITICAL: 14.5 lb-ft (19.6 Nm) + 90 degrees. Do not overtorque. Verify oil clearance.

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

90°

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Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Clean mating surfaces

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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2012 KIA SORENTO

16 fasteners