2008 Kia Sorento 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

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


Upper screws	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Lower screws	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


On exhaust manifold	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m


Turbocharger coolant feed line	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m
Turbocharger coolant return line	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m
Turbocharger oil feed line	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Turbocharger oil return line	8- 10 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 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


2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
3.3 V6 (2006.12–)	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–)	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_more2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–)

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–).


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	120°120°120°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_more2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	120°120°120°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_more3.3 V6 (2006.12–)

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 3.3 V6 (2006.12–).


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
See figure 2.
Second stage	118–122°118–122°118–122°
Third stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°
Screws 9	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_more3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–)


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
See figure 2.
Second stage	118–122°118–122°118–122°
Third stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°
Screws 9	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m


Valve cover	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Use sealant.

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_more2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–)


First stage	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
Second stage	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Third stage	60–64°60–64°60–64°

expand_more2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)


First stage	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
Second stage	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Third stage	60–64°60–64°60–64°

expand_more3.3 V6 (2006.12–)


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

expand_more3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–)


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

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


2351cc 4 cylinder Petrol Engine	81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft110–130 N⋅m
3297cc 6 cylinder Petrol Engine	213.89–228.64 lbf⋅ft213.89–228.64 lbf⋅ft290–310 N⋅m
3342cc 6 cylinder Petrol Engine	213.89–228.64 lbf⋅ft213.89–228.64 lbf⋅ft290–310 N⋅m
3497cc 6 cylinder Petrol Engine	132.76–140.14 lbf⋅ft132.76–140.14 lbf⋅ft180–190 N⋅m
All other modifications	206.52–221.27 lbf⋅ft206.52–221.27 lbf⋅ft280–300 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 137 HP engine (2002.8–)	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m


Flywheel	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreMain bearing


2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–)	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m

expand_more3.3 V6 (2006.12–)

expand_moreM8


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	120°120°120°
Third stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreM11


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

expand_more3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–)

expand_moreM8


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	120°120°120°
Third stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreM11


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

expand_moreEngine control


Balance shaft toothed belt tension pulley	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft50–60 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail


2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–)	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
3.3 V6 (2006.12–)	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–)	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m


Camshaft timing chain slip 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

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail


2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–)	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
3.3 V6 (2006.12–)	14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–)	14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m


Camshaft timing gear	70.07–88.51 lbf⋅ft70.07–88.51 lbf⋅ft95–120 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive chain guide rail

expand_more2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–)

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump timing chain


Top screws	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Bottom screws	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m


Oil pump timing chain	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump timing chain


Top screws	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Bottom screws	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m


Oil pump timing chain	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m


3.3 V6 (2006.12–)	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–)	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive chain tensioner


High-pressure pump timing chain	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Oil pump timing chain	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive chain tensioning rail


High-pressure pump timing chain	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m


Drive belt tensioner device	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Inlet camshaft wheel	47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft65–75 N⋅m
Oil pump drive chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft65–75 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Toothed belt tensioning roller	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil cooler	13.28–18.44 lbf⋅ft13.28–18.44 lbf⋅ft18–25 N⋅m
Oil drain plug	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–)	16.23–18.44 lbf⋅ft16.23–18.44 lbf⋅ft22–25 N⋅m
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)	16.23–18.44 lbf⋅ft16.23–18.44 lbf⋅ft22–25 N⋅m
3.3 V6 (2006.12–)	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–)	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m


Oil pump chain wheel	14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m
Oil sump	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Knock sensor	11.8–17.7 lbf⋅ft11.8–17.7 lbf⋅ft16–24 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft50–60 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–)	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
3.3 V6 (2006.12–)	29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft40–45 N⋅m
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–)	29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft40–45 N⋅m


Exhaust manifold heat shield	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 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 Sorento user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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