2015 Kia Sportage Second generation facelift Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Bleed valve | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| At the brake caliper | 18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Union nuts | 8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle brake caliper | 16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle brake caliper mounting support | 59–73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Wheel speed sensor | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Lower steering column joint | 11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Return line to steering gear | 7.38–11.8 lbf⋅ft |
| Steering gear | 44.25–59 lbf⋅ft |
| Track rod end on stub axle | 33.19–44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Track rod end on track rod | 36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Shock-absorber piston rod | 44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| On chassis | 33.19–44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| On stub axle | 103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle drive shaft | 147.51–206.52 lbf⋅ft |
| Lower front transverse control arm | 73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Lower rear transverse control arm | 103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut | 73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser | 73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabilizer mounting at the subframe | 33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Stabilizer of front axle on axle | 33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Support joint at the stub axle | 73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Support joint at the transverse control arm | 73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Central nuts | 147.51–206.52 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace and caulk the nut. | |
| Tire pressure sensors | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
| Replace nut. | |
| Wheel attachment | 66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2015 Kia Sportage 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Clutch Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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2015 Kia Sportage generations
In 2015 Kia offered 2 generations of the Sportage. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.