2012 Kia Ceed SW transmission fastener tightening specifications

For 2012 Ceed SW First generation facelift Kia recommends to use: and genuine OEM consumables with a part number: 495513X000. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Central nuts	177.01–199.14 lbf⋅ft177.01–199.14 lbf⋅ft240–270 N⋅m
Replace and caulk the nut.	Part number: 495513X000

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 114 HP	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 126 HP	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA-F 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 305 N⋅m at 1800 RPM	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB-L 89 HP	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Tighten gradually cross-wise


Clutch slave cylinder	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Selector cable linkage	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP


Top	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
On engine sump	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m
Bottom	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 114 HP


Top	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
On engine sump	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m

expand_moreBottom


Manual gearbox	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 121 HP


Top	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
On engine sump	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m
Bottom	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 126 HP


Top	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Left	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Right	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Bottom	25.81–36.88 lbf⋅ft25.81–36.88 lbf⋅ft35–50 N⋅m

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA-F 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 305 N⋅m at 1800 RPM


Top	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
On engine sump	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m
Bottom	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB-L 89 HP


Top	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
On engine sump	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m
Bottom	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Top	33.19–62.69 lbf⋅ft33.19–62.69 lbf⋅ft45–85 N⋅m
On engine sump	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m
Bottom	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 126 HP


Gearbox A4CF2	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m


All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


Gearbox A4CF1	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Gearbox A4CF2	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m
Gearbox M5CF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M5CF2	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox M5CF3	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox M6GF2	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


Gearbox M5CF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M5CF2	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox M5CF3	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox M6GF2	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


Gearbox A4CF2	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


Gearbox mounting	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox support	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Kia Ceed SW 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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2012 Kia Ceed SW generations

In 2012 Kia offered 2 generations of the Ceed SW. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

2012 Kia Ceed SW First generation facelift Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2012 Kia Ceed SW generations

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