2007 Kia Rio Hatchback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump	8.85–13.28 lbf⋅ft8.85–13.28 lbf⋅ft12–18 N⋅m
Power steering pump bracket	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Servo steering pump	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	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 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 1.5 Liters D4FA 109 HP	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Replace the O ring.

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4EE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4700 RPM


M8 × 28 screws	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
M8 × 45 screws	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
M8 × 65 screws	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m


Coolant pump pulley	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head


Camshaft bearing	8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft12–14 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters D4FA 109 HP


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

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4EE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4700 RPM

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4EE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4700 RPM.


First stage	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	Loosen all screws
Fourth stage	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Fifth stage	90°90°90°


Valve cover	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters D4FA 109 HP


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


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED 110 HP at 6000 RPM	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4EE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4700 RPM	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


Kia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters D4FA 109 HP	169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft230–250 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED 110 HP at 6000 RPM	103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft140–150 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4EE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4700 RPM	103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft140–150 N⋅m


Crankshaft pulley	169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft230–250 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


Kia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters D4FA 109 HP	51.63–59 lbf⋅ft51.63–59 lbf⋅ft70–80 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED 110 HP at 6000 RPM	88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft120–130 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4EE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4700 RPM	88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft120–130 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters D4FA 109 HP

expand_moreLong screws


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


Short screws	23.6–26.55 lbf⋅ft23.6–26.55 lbf⋅ft32–36 N⋅m


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED 110 HP at 6000 RPM	40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft55–60 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4EE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4700 RPM	40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft55–60 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	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

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


Kia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters D4FA 109 HP	51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft70–74 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED 110 HP at 6000 RPM	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4EE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4700 RPM	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 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
Drive belt tensioner device	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 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 diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters D4FA 109 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED 110 HP at 6000 RPM	8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft12–16 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4EE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4700 RPM	8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft12–16 N⋅m


Oil sump	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	4.43–7.38 lbf⋅ft4.43–7.38 lbf⋅ft6–10 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	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


Kia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters D4FA 109 HP	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4EE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4700 RPM


Nuts on chassis	51.63–66.38 lbf⋅ft51.63–66.38 lbf⋅ft70–90 N⋅m
Nuts on the engine block	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
Screws on the engine block	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


Nuts on chassis	47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft64–84 N⋅m
Nuts on engine bracket	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
Screws on engine bracket	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe


Collar nuts	118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft160–180 N⋅m
Screws	29.5–40.57 lbf⋅ft29.5–40.57 lbf⋅ft40–55 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm

expand_moreOnto torque support bracket


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_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


Kia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters D4FA 109 HP	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED 110 HP at 6000 RPM	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4EE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 4700 RPM	13.28–18.44 lbf⋅ft13.28–18.44 lbf⋅ft18–25 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2007 Kia Rio Hatchback 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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2007 Kia Rio Hatchback Second generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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