drivetrainDifferential Fluid Change Torque Specsfor 2012 Kia Sportage 2.0L Turbo I4 · AWDUnitslb-ftNm13 fastenersSeqComponentTorqueAngle—Axle NutCritical180 lb-ft · 244 Nm——Axle NutUse new cotter pin or stake nut184 lb-ft · 250 Nm——Cover BoltsCriticalRTV sealant25 lb-ft · 34 Nm——Cover BoltsRTV sealant25 lb-ft · 34 Nm——CV Bolts45 lb-ft · 61 Nm——CV BoltsCritical45 lb-ft · 61 Nm——Differential Cover Bolts26 lb-ft · 35 Nm——Drain PlugCriticalNew washer30 lb-ft · 41 Nm——Drain PlugNew washer30 lb-ft · 41 Nm——Driveshaft U-Joint StrapsTighten evenly15 lb-ft · 20 Nm——Fill PlugCritical30 lb-ft · 41 Nm——Fill Plug30 lb-ft · 41 Nm——Wheel Lug NutsTorque in star pattern103 lb-ft · 140 Nm—📝 Suggest a correction to this torque spec