maintenance
Differential Service Torque Specs
for 2015 Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 · AWD
Units
16 fasteners
Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
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Air Box Clips
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
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Air Box Clips
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
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Cover Bolts
RTV sealant
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
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Cover Bolts
CriticalRTV sealant
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
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Cover Screws
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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Cover Screws
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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Drain Plug
New washer
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
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Drain Plug
CriticalNew washer
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
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Fill Plug
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
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Fill Plug
Critical35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
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Mounting Bolts
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
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Mounting Bolts
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
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Oil Drain Plug
CriticalUse new crush washer
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
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Oil Drain Plug
Use new crush washer
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
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Wheel Lug Nuts
Torque in star pattern
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
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Wheel Lug Nuts
CriticalTorque in star pattern
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
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