2008 Kia Carens engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley


Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM	40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft55–65 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA engines	40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft55–65 N⋅m


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Servo pump pulley	40.57–51.63 lbf⋅ft40.57–51.63 lbf⋅ft55–70 N⋅m
Servo steering pump	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant drain plug	5.9–11.8 lbf⋅ft5.9–11.8 lbf⋅ft8–16 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump


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


Coolant pump pulley	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.
Radiator mounting	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 114 HP	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM


M6	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M8	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft12–14 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 114 HP


First stage	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	120°120°120°
Third stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP


First stage	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	120°120°120°
Third stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM.


First stage	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Use new screws, and oil the screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM9


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	100°100°100°

expand_moreM10


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines


Screws with thread length 10 mm	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
Screws with thread length 12 mm	16.23–19.18 lbf⋅ft16.23–19.18 lbf⋅ft22–26 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA engines

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Valve cover, Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA.


First stage	2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft4–6 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced. See figure 2.
Second stage	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft4–6 N⋅m
Second stage	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 114 HP


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

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 114 HP	136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft185–195 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft185–195 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM	125.39–132.76 lbf⋅ft125.39–132.76 lbf⋅ft170–180 N⋅m
All other modifications	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m


Crankshaft pulley	22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft30–34 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA engines	88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft120–130 N⋅m
All other modifications	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 114 HP


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

expand_moreScrews with thread length 15 mm


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP


12 mm screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_more15 mm screws


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM


First stage	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
Cross-wise from inside to outside
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°

expand_moreEngine control


Balance shaft timing chain guide rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Balance shaft timing chain tension rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain guide rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain slip rail	7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft10–14 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 114 HP	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM	40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft55–65 N⋅m


Chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Control drive chain guide rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Control drive timing chain slip rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Drive belt tensioner device	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m
Drive chain balance shaft tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Inlet camshaft wheel	47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft64–74 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft64–74 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA engines


M6	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
Use sealant.
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Use sealant.

expand_moreAll other modifications


10 mm screws	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
12 mm screws	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


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

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil cooler	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Oil drain plug	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 114 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM	8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft12–16 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 114 HP	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump chain wheel


2.0 CRDi 115 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2007.5–)	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM


M6	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Use sealant.
M8	19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft26–30 N⋅m


All other modifications	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All other modifications	2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft4–6 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft4–6 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM	2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft4–6 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 114 HP	7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft10–14 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft10–14 N⋅m


Knock sensor	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 114 HP	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
All other modifications	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Catalytic converter	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Exhaust manifold	22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft30–34 N⋅m
Exhaust manifold heat shields	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Kia Carens user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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