2009 Kia Sorento transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	159.31 lbf⋅ft159.31 lbf⋅ft216 N⋅m
Locking pins must be replaced.

expand_morePropeller shaft intermediate bearing


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m


Propeller shaft	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft central nuts


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	159.31 lbf⋅ft159.31 lbf⋅ft216 N⋅m
Locking pins must be replaced.

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	11.8–17.7 lbf⋅ft11.8–17.7 lbf⋅ft16–24 N⋅m
Clutch pressure plate	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder bleeder valve


Gearbox M6GF2	18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft25–30 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


Differential oil drain plug	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Rear axle differential oil control screws	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreGearbox A6MF2


On bearing casing	25.08–29.5 lbf⋅ft25.08–29.5 lbf⋅ft34–40 N⋅m

expand_moreOn the engine block


Top	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Bottom	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m


Gearbox A6LF2	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Gearbox A6LF3	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox M6GF2


On bearing casing	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreOn the engine block


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


Gearbox M6LF1	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m


Torque converter	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Oil control screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


Gearbox A6LF3	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox A6LF2	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox A6MF2	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Gearbox M6GF2	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M6LF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


Gearbox A6LF2	2.21–3.69 lbf⋅ft2.21–3.69 lbf⋅ft3–5 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox A6LF3	2.21–3.69 lbf⋅ft2.21–3.69 lbf⋅ft3–5 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox A6MF2	2.21–3.69 lbf⋅ft2.21–3.69 lbf⋅ft3–5 N⋅m
Gearbox M6GF2	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M6LF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreOil control plug


Gearbox A6LF2	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m
Gearbox A6LF3	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m
Gearbox A6MF2	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


On chassis	47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft64–84 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	59–81.13 lbf⋅ft59–81.13 lbf⋅ft80–110 N⋅m


Gearbox support	42.78–57.53 lbf⋅ft42.78–57.53 lbf⋅ft58–78 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case


Transfer box onto transmission flange connection	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

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.

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2009 Kia Sorento generations

In 2009 Kia offered 3 generations of the Sorento. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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