2006 Kia Spectra engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAlternator

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP at 5800 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.4–)


12 mm screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
14 mm screws	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


High-pressure pump pulley	47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft65–75 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Kia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters D4FA engines	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Replace the O ring.
All Kia diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters D4FB engines	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Replace the O ring.
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED engines	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 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


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED engines	8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft12–14 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Cold engine
Second stage	120°120°120°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	Loosen the cylinder head screws in the reverse order of tightening.
Fourth stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Fifth stage	90°90°90°


Valve cover	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°

expand_moreCrankcase ventilation


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP at 5800 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.4–)	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft185–195 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED engines	103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft140–150 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC engines	125.39–132.76 lbf⋅ft125.39–132.76 lbf⋅ft170–180 N⋅m
All other modifications	169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft230–250 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


2.0 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 111 HP at 4000 RPM, 245 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.4–)	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP at 5800 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.4–)	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreFlywheel


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	51.63–59 lbf⋅ft51.63–59 lbf⋅ft70–80 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP at 5800 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.4–)


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

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2004.4–)	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m


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

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED engines	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 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 unit for intake valve timing	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP at 5800 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.4–)	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines


Tensioning screws	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Otherwise	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4GC engines


Vehicles manufactured in and before 05.2006	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Vehicles manufactured in and after 06.2006	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP at 5800 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.4–)	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED engines	8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft12–16 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump


2.0 CRDi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 111 HP at 4000 RPM, 245 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.4–)	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m


Oil sump	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft4–6 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED engines	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m


Charge air pressure sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m
Glow plugs	7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft10–14 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


Engine bracket	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


Nuts on chassis	51.63–66.38 lbf⋅ft51.63–66.38 lbf⋅ft70–90 N⋅m
Nuts on engine bracket	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
Screws on engine bracket	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Catalytic converter	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Catalytic converter bracket	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Exhaust manifold	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Exhaust manifold heat shield(s)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply

expand_moreFuel lines


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP at 5800 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.4–)	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4EA engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED engines


10 mm screws	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Code range 12 mm	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 2006 Kia Spectra 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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2006 Kia Spectra generations

In 2006 Kia offered 2 generations of the Spectra. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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