2009 Kia Sorento Second generation facelift Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Bleed valve | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Banjo screws | 18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Brake line | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle brake caliper | 16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle brake caliper mounting support | 59–73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle brake disc | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
| Wheel speed sensor | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012 | 22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| At the subframe | 66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012 | 25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| Track rod end on track rod | 36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Shock-absorber piston rod | 44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| On chassis | 33.19–47.94 lbf⋅ft |
| On stub axle | 118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012 | 159.31 lbf⋅ft |
| Locking pins must be replaced. | |
| Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut | 73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser | 73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabilizer mounting at the subframe | 36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabilizer of front axle on axle | 36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft |
| Support joint at the stub axle | 73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Locking pins must be replaced. | |
| Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012 | 103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft |
| Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012 | 159.31 lbf⋅ft |
| Locking pins must be replaced. | |
| Wheel bearing unit | 59–88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Tire pressure sensors | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
| Wheel attachment | 66.38–88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Clutch Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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2009 Kia Sorento generations
In 2009 Kia offered 3 generations of the Sorento. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.