2008 Kia Magentis engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Kia gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA 185 HP	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Air-conditioning compressor	14.75–25.81 lbf⋅ft14.75–25.81 lbf⋅ft20–35 N⋅m
Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft55–65 N⋅m
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft55–65 N⋅m
Power steering pump bracket	29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft40–45 N⋅m
Servo pump pulley	40.57–51.63 lbf⋅ft40.57–51.63 lbf⋅ft55–70 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump


Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Kia gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA 185 HP	25.81–36.88 lbf⋅ft25.81–36.88 lbf⋅ft35–50 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Kia gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA 185 HP	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m


Coolant pump pulley	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


M6 screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M8 screws	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
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
See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft185–195 N⋅m
All other modifications	125.39–132.76 lbf⋅ft125.39–132.76 lbf⋅ft170–180 N⋅m


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

expand_moreFlywheel


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	51.63–59 lbf⋅ft51.63–59 lbf⋅ft70–80 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4KA 142 HP at 6000 RPM, 189 N⋅m at 4250 RPM	88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft120–130 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 148 HP	51.63–59 lbf⋅ft51.63–59 lbf⋅ft70–80 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreMain bearing

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
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreKia gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA 185 HP

expand_moreM8


First stage	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM10


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


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_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

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m
Kia gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA 185 HP	36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft50–60 N⋅m
All other modifications	40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft55–65 N⋅m


Camshaft timing chain guide rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 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 138 HP	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
Kia gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA 185 HP	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m


Chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 148 HP	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m
Kia gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA 185 HP	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m


Drive chain balance shaft tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Inlet camshaft wheel	40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft55–65 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft40.57–47.94 lbf⋅ft55–65 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


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.


Toothed belt guard	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Toothed belt tensioning roller	25.81–40.57 lbf⋅ft25.81–40.57 lbf⋅ft35–55 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


2.0 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP engine (2006.4–)	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft40–45 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


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
Kia gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA 185 HP	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

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


M6 × 10 screws	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Use sealant.
M8 × 103 screws	19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft26–30 N⋅m


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 148 HP	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


2.0 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP engine (2006.4–)	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
Lambda sensor	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

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


M8	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
M10	29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft40–45 N⋅m


Kia gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA 185 HP	44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft60–70 N⋅m
All other modifications	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
All other modifications	47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft64–84 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA 138 HP	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m
Kia gasoline V6 2.7 Liters G6EA 185 HP	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m
All other modifications	29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft40–45 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 Magentis 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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2008 Kia Magentis Second generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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