2012 Kia Soul engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 103 HP	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 125 HP	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 126 HP	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 103 HP


12 mm screws	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
14 mm screws	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m


Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 126 HP	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 127 HP


12 mm screws	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
14 mm screws	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m


Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


1.6 CRDi 128 with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 126 HP engine (2009.2–)	19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft26–30 N⋅m


Generator bracket	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump pulley


1.6 CRDi 128 with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 126 HP engine (2009.2–)	47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft65–75 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 103 HP	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 125 HP	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.
Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 126 HP	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m


Coolant pump pulley	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 103 HP


M6	8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft12–14 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 126 HP	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 103 HP

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 103 HP.


First stage	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage	90–95°90–95°90–95°
Third stage	100–105°100–105°100–105°

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 125 HP

expand_moreM9


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	100°100°100°

expand_moreM10


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 126 HP


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Use new screws
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	120°120°120°


Valve cover	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 103 HP


First stage	14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 126 HP


First stage	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 103 HP	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 125 HP	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 126 HP	169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft230–250 N⋅m


Crankshaft pulley	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
Flywheel	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing


First stage	14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft timing chain guide rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain slip rail	7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft10–14 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Control drive chain guide rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Control drive chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Control drive timing chain slip rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Inlet camshaft wheel	51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft70–74 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft70–74 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


Screws with thread length 10 mm	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Screws with thread length 12 mm	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m
Oil sump	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m
Glow plugs	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 103 HP	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m
Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB 126 HP	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


M10	42.78–54.58 lbf⋅ft42.78–54.58 lbf⋅ft58–74 N⋅m
M12	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm


At the subframe	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreOnto torque support bracket


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 125 HP	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 127 HP	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD 138 HP	81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft110–130 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Exhaust manifold	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	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 2012 Kia Soul user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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