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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2011OPTIMA L4-2.0L TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSTIGHTENING TORQUE TABLE OF STANDARD PARTS
2011 Kia Optima L4-2.0L Turbo
Tightening Torque Table Of Standard Parts
2011 Kia Optima L4-2.0L TurboSECTION Tightening Torque Table Of Standard Parts
Tightening Torque Table Of Standard Parts
NOTE:
1. The torques shown in the table are standard values under the following conditions :
- Nuts and bolts are made of galvanized steel bar.
- Galvanized plain steel washers are inserted.
- All nuts, bolts and plain washers are dry.
2. The torques shown in the table are not applicable :
- When spring washers, toothed washers and the like are inserted.
- If plastic parts are fastened.
- If self-tapping screws or self-locking nuts are used.
- If threads and surfaces are coated with oil.
3. Reduce the torque values to the indicated percentage of the standard value under the following conditions.
- If spring washers are used : 85%
- If threads and bearing surfaces are stained with oil : 85%
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.