2013 Kia Rio Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Central nuts	147.51–206.52 lbf⋅ft147.51–206.52 lbf⋅ft200–280 N⋅m
Replace and caulk the nut.

expand_moreClutch


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

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder bleeder valve


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA engines	8.85–14.75 lbf⋅ft8.85–14.75 lbf⋅ft12–20 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Gearbox shift lever bracket	7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft10–14 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreGearbox M6CF1


Top	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Center	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Bottom	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreTorque converter

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox


Gearbox A4CF1	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 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 A6GF1	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.
Gearbox M6CF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


Gearbox A6GF1	36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft50–60 N⋅m
Gearbox M6CF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil sump


Gearbox A4CF1	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


On chassis	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
Screws at the gearbox bracket	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support


At the gearbox	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 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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2013 Kia Rio Sedan Third generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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