Main Bearing Cap

2009 Kia Sorento 2WD V6-3.8LSECTION Main Bearing Cap




Main Bearing Cap

Tightening torque
Main bearing cap bolt
49.00 Nm (5.0 kgf.m, 36.16 lb-ft) + 90 ° (1 - 8)
19.60 Nm (2.0 kgf.m, 14.46 lb-ft)+ 120 ° (9 - 16)
29.40 - 31.36 Nm(3.0 - 3.2 kgf.m, 21.70 - 23.14 lb-ft) (17 - 22)





RENDER: 1.0x

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