2013 Kia Soul transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


Front axle drive shaft	177.01–199.14 lbf⋅ft177.01–199.14 lbf⋅ft240–270 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Clutch pressure plate	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Clutch slave cylinder	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Selector cable linkage	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


Gearbox A4CF1	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Gearbox A4CF2	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m
Gearbox A6GF1	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Gearbox M5CF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox M5CF3	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox M6CF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


Gearbox A6GF1	2.21–3.69 lbf⋅ft2.21–3.69 lbf⋅ft3–5 N⋅m
Gearbox M5CF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M5CF3	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Gearbox M6CF1	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 125 HP	51.63–70.07 lbf⋅ft51.63–70.07 lbf⋅ft70–95 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 127 HP	51.63–70.07 lbf⋅ft51.63–70.07 lbf⋅ft70–95 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD 138 HP	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m


Gearbox support	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 Kia Soul 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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