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2023 KIA SORENTO

2.5L Turbo I4•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor591 Torque3789 Fluid6 DTC923 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls3

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Connecting Rod Bearings Torque Specs

for 2023 Kia Sorento 2.5L Turbo I4 · FWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Connecting Rod Bolts

TTY - critical torque plus angle

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Tighten in sequence

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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