2005 Kia Rio Sedan front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	4.43–7.38 lbf⋅ft4.43–7.38 lbf⋅ft6–10 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake line


At the brake hose	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


Front axle brake caliper	16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft22–32 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper mounting support	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m
Front axle brake disc	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Track rod end on stub axle	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m
Track rod end on track rod	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m

expand_moreSuspension strut


Top	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Self-locking nuts	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Bottom	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension


Lower front transverse control arm	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Lower rear transverse control arm	73.76–103.26 lbf⋅ft73.76–103.26 lbf⋅ft100–140 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m
Stabilizer of front axle on axle	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Support joint at the stub axle	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Wheel hub wheel bearing	147.51–191.77 lbf⋅ft147.51–191.77 lbf⋅ft200–260 N⋅m

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 Kia Rio Sedan 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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2005 Kia Rio Sedan generations

In 2005 Kia offered 2 generations of the Rio Sedan. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation facelift

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2005 Kia Rio Sedan Second generation Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2005 Kia Rio Sedan generations

First generation facelift

Kia Rio Sedan Second generation model years

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