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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2000SEPHIA LS SEDAN L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSUSPENSIONBALL JOINTSPECIFICATIONS
2000 Kia Sephia LS Sedan L4-1.8L
Ball Joint: Specifications
2000 Kia Sephia LS Sedan L4-1.8LSECTION Specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION
Specified Rotating Torque 17-30 inch lbs. (2.0-3.4 Nm)
Equivalent Pull Scale Reading 4.4-7.7 lbs. (20-34 N)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Ball Joint To:
Lower Arm Mounting Nuts And Bolts 69-86 ft. lbs. (93-117 Nm)
Knuckle Pinch Bolt And Nut 32-40 ft. lbs. (43-54 Nm)
Specified Rotating Torque 17-30 inch lbs. (2.0-3.4 Nm)
Equivalent Pull Scale Reading 4.4-7.7 lbs. (20-34 N)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Ball Joint To:
Lower Arm Mounting Nuts And Bolts 69-86 ft. lbs. (93-117 Nm)
Knuckle Pinch Bolt And Nut 32-40 ft. lbs. (43-54 Nm)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.