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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
Intake manifold 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
Upper screws 13.2816.23 lbf⋅ft
Lower screws 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
expand_moreTurbo charger
On exhaust manifold 36.8851.63 lbf⋅ft
Turbocharger coolant feed line 25.0832.45 lbf⋅ft
Turbocharger coolant return line 25.0832.45 lbf⋅ft
Turbocharger oil feed line 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Turbocharger oil return line 8- 10 N⋅m
expand_moreCooling system
Coolant pump 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
Coolant pump pulley 5.97.38 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–) 11.06 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 (2006.12–) 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–) 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
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–).
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⋅ft
See figure 1.
Second stage 120°
Third stage 90°
expand_more2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)
First stage 36.14 lbf⋅ft
See figure 1.
Second stage 120°
Third stage 90°
expand_more3.3 V6 (2006.12–)
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 3.3 V6 (2006.12–).
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 3.3 V6 (2006.12–).
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
See figure 2.
Second stage 118122°
Third stage 8892°
Screws 9 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–)
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
See figure 2.
Second stage 118122°
Third stage 8892°
Screws 9 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
Valve cover 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
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⋅ft
Second stage 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 6064°
expand_more2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)
First stage 43.52 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 6064°
expand_more3.3 V6 (2006.12–)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 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⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
2351cc 4 cylinder Petrol Engine 81.1395.88 lbf⋅ft
3297cc 6 cylinder Petrol Engine 213.89228.64 lbf⋅ft
3342cc 6 cylinder Petrol Engine 213.89228.64 lbf⋅ft
3497cc 6 cylinder Petrol Engine 132.76140.14 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 206.52221.27 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 137 HP engine (2002.8–) 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
Flywheel 95.88103.26 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_moreMain bearing
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–) 95.88103.26 lbf⋅ft
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–) 95.88103.26 lbf⋅ft
expand_more3.3 V6 (2006.12–)
expand_moreM8
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 120°
Third stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM11
First stage 36.14 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 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⋅ft
Second stage 120°
Third stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM11
First stage 36.14 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreEngine control
Balance shaft toothed belt tension pulley 11.0614.75 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley 36.8844.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–) 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–) 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 (2006.12–) 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–) 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft timing chain slip rail 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft timing chain tensioner 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–) 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–) 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 (2006.12–) 14.7516.23 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–) 14.7516.23 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft timing gear 70.0788.51 lbf⋅ft
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 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Bottom screws 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
Oil pump timing chain 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–)
expand_moreHigh-pressure pump timing chain
Top screws 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Bottom screws 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
Oil pump timing chain 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 (2006.12–) 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–) 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreControl drive chain tensioner
High-pressure pump timing chain 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
Oil pump timing chain 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreControl drive chain tensioning rail
High-pressure pump timing chain 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
Drive belt tensioner device 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
Inlet camshaft wheel 47.9455.32 lbf⋅ft
Oil pump drive chain tensioner 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Outlet camshaft wheel 47.9455.32 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt tensioning roller 33.1940.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
Oil cooler 13.2818.44 lbf⋅ft
Oil drain plug 25.8133.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter housing
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–) 16.2318.44 lbf⋅ft
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–) 16.2318.44 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 (2006.12–) 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–) 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Oil pump chain wheel 14.7516.23 lbf⋅ft
Oil sump 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreEngine management
Glow plugs 11.0614.75 lbf⋅ft
Knock sensor 11.817.7 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 36.8844.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreExhaust manifold
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 138 HP engine (2002.8–) 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
2.5 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 168 HP engine (2006.12–) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 (2006.12–) 29.533.19 lbf⋅ft
3.3 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.3 L 244 HP at 6000 RPM engine (2007.11–) 29.533.19 lbf⋅ft
Exhaust manifold heat shield 11.0614.75 lbf⋅ft
Exhaust pipe 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
Starter 36.8847.94 lbf⋅ft

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.

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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Kia Sorento service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2008 Kia Sorento you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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