2026 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 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Clutch pressure plate	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


All Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB engines	10.33–16.23 lbf⋅ft10.33–16.23 lbf⋅ft14–22 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NA engines	10.33–16.23 lbf⋅ft10.33–16.23 lbf⋅ft14–22 N⋅m


Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


Back-up lamp switch	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Selector cable linkage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine


All Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB engines	42.78–57.53 lbf⋅ft42.78–57.53 lbf⋅ft58–78 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines


On engine sump	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
On the engine block	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m


All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NA engines	30.98–38.35 lbf⋅ft30.98–38.35 lbf⋅ft42–52 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Gearbox oil drain plug	42.78–57.53 lbf⋅ft42.78–57.53 lbf⋅ft58–78 N⋅m
Gearbox oil filler plug	42.78–57.53 lbf⋅ft42.78–57.53 lbf⋅ft58–78 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB engines


On chassis	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines


On chassis	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Screws at the gearbox bracket	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m


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

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2026 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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