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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015FORTE5 SX, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESWHEEL HUBSDRIVESHAFT & AXLE - GENERAL INFORMATIONDRIVESHAFT & AXLESPECIFICATIONTIGHTENING TORQUE
2015 Kia Forte5 SX, Standard Trans
Tightening Torque
2015 Kia Forte5 SX, Standard TransSECTION Tightening Torque
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | N.m | kgf.m | lb.ft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Tire wheel hub nuts | 88.3 ~ 107.9 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.1 ~ 79.6 |
| Drive shaft coking nut | 240.3 ~ 269.7 | 24.5 ~ 27.5 | 177.2 ~ 198.9 | |
| Strut assembly to knuckle | 137.3 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.3 ~ 115.7 | |
| Brake caliper mounting bolt | 78.4 ~ 98.0 | 8.0 ~ 10.0 | 57.8 ~ 72.3 | |
| Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 6.8 ~ 10.7 | 0.7 ~ 1.1 | 5.0 ~ 7.9 | |
| Brake disc mounting bolt | 4.9 ~ 5.8 | 0.5 ~ 0.6 | 3.6 ~ 4.3 | |
| Lower arm to knuckle | 78.5 ~ 88.3 | 8.0 ~ 9.0 | 57.9 ~ 65.1 | |
| Tie rod end ball joint nut | 23.5 ~ 33.3 | 2.4 ~ 3.4 | 19.4 ~ 24.5 | |
| Rear | Tire wheel hub nuts | 88.2 ~ 107.8 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.0 ~ 79.5 |
| Rear caliper to torsion beam axle | 63.7 ~ 73.5 | 6.5 ~ 7.5 | 47.0 ~ 54.2 | |
| Rear herb assembly to torsion beam axle | 49.0 ~ 58.8 | 5.0 ~ 6.0 | 36.1 ~ 43.3 | |
| Disc fixing screw | 4.9 ~ 5.9 | 0.5 ~ 0.6 | 3.6 ~ 4.3 | |
| Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 6.9 ~ 10.8 | 0.7 ~ 1.1 | 5.1 ~ 8.0 | |
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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.