drivetrain
Wheel Studs Torque Specs
for 2015 Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 · AWD
Units
14 fasteners
Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
—
Axle Nut
Use new cotter pin or stake nut
184 lb-ft · 250 Nm
—
—
Axle Nut
CriticalUse new cotter pin or stake nut
184 lb-ft · 250 Nm
—
—
Cover Screws
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
—
—
Cover Screws
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
—
—
CV Bolts
52 lb-ft · 70 Nm
—
—
CV Bolts
Critical52 lb-ft · 70 Nm
—
—
Differential Cover Bolts
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
—
—
Differential Cover Bolts
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
—
—
Driveshaft U-Joint Straps
CriticalTighten evenly
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
—
—
Driveshaft U-Joint Straps
Tighten evenly
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
—
—
Mounting Bolts
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
—
—
Mounting Bolts
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
—
—
Wheel Lug Nuts
Torque in star pattern
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
—
—
Wheel Lug Nuts
CriticalTorque in star pattern
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
—