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2012 KIA SORENTO

2.4L I4 GDI•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor1186 Torque9366 Fluid15 DTC1808 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls5

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Timing Chain Torque Specs

for 2012 Kia Sorento 2.4L I4 GDI · AWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts (8mm)

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts (8mm)

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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