2002 Kia Carens engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket


On the engine block	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator


Adjusting screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Nuts	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_morePower steering pump bracket


On the engine block	25.08–36.88 lbf⋅ft25.08–36.88 lbf⋅ft34–50 N⋅m


Servo pump pulley	26.55–39.83 lbf⋅ft26.55–39.83 lbf⋅ft36–54 N⋅m
Servo steering pump	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


2.0 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 111 HP at 4000 RPM, 245 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2002.7–)	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines


Screws with thread length 10 mm	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Screws with thread length 14 mm	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Cold engine
Second stage	120°120°120°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	90°90°90°


Valve cover	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreValve cover locking screws


2.0 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 111 HP at 4000 RPM, 245 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2002.7–)	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	47.2–51.63 lbf⋅ft47.2–51.63 lbf⋅ft64–70 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft185–195 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	81.13–88.51 lbf⋅ft81.13–88.51 lbf⋅ft110–120 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines	118.01–125.39 lbf⋅ft118.01–125.39 lbf⋅ft160–170 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft30–34 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	51.63–59 lbf⋅ft51.63–59 lbf⋅ft70–80 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Tighten new screws crosswise.
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Tighten new screws crosswise.

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines


Screws with thread length 12 mm	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews with thread length 15 mm


First stage	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Second stage	120°120°120°


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft55–60 N⋅m
See figure 1.

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines


First stage	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	88.51–110.63 lbf⋅ft88.51–110.63 lbf⋅ft120–150 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device


2.0 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 111 HP at 4000 RPM, 245 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2002.7–)	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines


Tensioning screws	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Otherwise	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	16.23–18.44 lbf⋅ft16.23–18.44 lbf⋅ft22–25 N⋅m


Oil pump	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines


At the gearbox	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
On the engine block	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Crankshaft sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	22.13–36.88 lbf⋅ft22.13–36.88 lbf⋅ft30–50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


Nuts	51.63–66.38 lbf⋅ft51.63–66.38 lbf⋅ft70–90 N⋅m
Screws	47.2–66.38 lbf⋅ft47.2–66.38 lbf⋅ft64–90 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


On chassis	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
On engine bracket	55.32–77.44 lbf⋅ft55.32–77.44 lbf⋅ft75–105 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	30.98–44.25 lbf⋅ft30.98–44.25 lbf⋅ft42–60 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters GA6D engines	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	18.44–29.5 lbf⋅ft18.44–29.5 lbf⋅ft25–40 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines	29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft40–45 N⋅m


Exhaust manifold heat shields	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe	30.98–44.25 lbf⋅ft30.98–44.25 lbf⋅ft42–60 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply


Fuel filter bracket	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel lines


2.0 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 111 HP at 4000 RPM, 245 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2002.7–)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Ignition system	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters TB engines	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 Kia Carens user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Kia warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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2002 Kia Carens generations

In 2002 Kia offered 2 generations of the Carens. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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