2008 Kia Pro Ceed engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Intake manifold support	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAlternator


Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 114 HP	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB-L 89 HP	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Code range 12 mm	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Code range 14 mm	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m


Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Generator bracket	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Vacuum pump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
High-pressure line	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
High-pressure pump	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
High-pressure pump pulley	47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft65–75 N⋅m
Injection hoses	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Injection nozzle (injector)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Injection pump	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 114 HP	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Replace the O ring.

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


Code range 10 mm	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Code range 14 mm	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB-L 89 HP	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Replace the O ring.
All other modifications	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.


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

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 114 HP	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA-F 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 305 N⋅m at 1800 RPM	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Helically from the inside out
Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB-L 89 HP	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 114 HP


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	120°120°120°

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


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 G4GC 141 HP

expand_moreFirst stage

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC 141 HP, First stage.


M10 screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
See figure 1.
M12 screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


Second stage	60–65°60–65°60–65°
Third stage	60–65°60–65°60–65°

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


Code range 10 mm	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
Code range 12 mm	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 114 HP


First stage	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

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


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


Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC 141 HP	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

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 1.6 Liters D4FB 114 HP	169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft230–250 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA-F 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 305 N⋅m at 1800 RPM	147.51–154.89 lbf⋅ft147.51–154.89 lbf⋅ft200–210 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC 141 HP	118.01–125.39 lbf⋅ft118.01–125.39 lbf⋅ft160–170 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB-L 89 HP	169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft230–250 N⋅m
All other modifications	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


2.0 CRDi 140 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 305 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2008.2–2012.9)	22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft30–34 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate


Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC 141 HP	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

expand_moreFlywheel


Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC 141 HP	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

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 114 HP

expand_moreLong screws


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Helically from the inside out
Second stage	90°90°90°


Short screws	23.6–26.55 lbf⋅ft23.6–26.55 lbf⋅ft32–36 N⋅m
Helically from the inside out

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

expand_moreInside screws


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


Outside screws	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC 141 HP


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Helically from the inside out
Second stage	60–64°60–64°60–64°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA-F engines	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC engines	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 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


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA-F engines	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC engines	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 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 chain 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

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 114 HP


Top	30.98–38.35 lbf⋅ft30.98–38.35 lbf⋅ft42–52 N⋅m
Center	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Bottom	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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


Toothed belt guard	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA-F 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 2.0 Liters G4GC engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Toothed belt tightener	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


Oil filter cover	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Oil pressure sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 114 HP


At the gearbox	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m
Otherwise	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m


Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA-F 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 305 N⋅m at 1800 RPM	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC 141 HP	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Oil sump lower part	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Oil sump top part	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 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
Glow plugs	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


Nuts on chassis	47.94–62.69 lbf⋅ft47.94–62.69 lbf⋅ft65–85 N⋅m
On engine bracket	36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft50–60 N⋅m


Subframe	118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft160–180 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe stiffening plate


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

expand_moreTorque arm

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Front	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
Rear	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the subframe


Rear	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Catalytic converter bracket	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold


Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC 141 HP	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m


Exhaust manifold heat shields	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe


On catalytic converter	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreFuel supply


Fuel pump	2.21–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.21–4.43 lbf⋅ft3–6 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	29.5–40.57 lbf⋅ft29.5–40.57 lbf⋅ft40–55 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 Pro Ceed 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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