2010 Kia Sportage transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Central nuts	221.27–236.02 lbf⋅ft221.27–236.02 lbf⋅ft300–320 N⋅m


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Propeller shaft	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


All Kia diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters D4FD-L engines	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder


All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4HA engines	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m


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

expand_moreDifferential


Differential oil drain plug	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m

expand_moreGear shifting


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

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters D4FD-L engines


Lower screws	25.81–36.88 lbf⋅ft25.81–36.88 lbf⋅ft35–50 N⋅m
Upper screws	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4HA engines


Lower screws	30.98–33.93 lbf⋅ft30.98–33.93 lbf⋅ft42–46 N⋅m
Upper screws	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m


All other modifications	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m


Torque converter	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


Gearbox M5GF1	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox M6GF2	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


Gearbox M5GF1	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Gearbox M6GF2	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreOil control plug


Gearbox A6LF2	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filler screws


Differential gearbox	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreCross support


Front	132.76–147.51 lbf⋅ft132.76–147.51 lbf⋅ft180–200 N⋅m
Rear	118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft160–180 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters D4FD-L engines


At the gearbox	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4HA engines

expand_moreAt the gearbox


Manual gearbox	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
With automatic gearbox	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case


Transfer box onto transmission flange connection	44.25–48.68 lbf⋅ft44.25–48.68 lbf⋅ft60–66 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 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.

Maintenance Items

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Service Intervals

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2010 Kia Sportage generations

In 2010 Kia offered 2 generations of the Sportage. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Second generation facelift

JE, KM

2010 Kia Sportage Third generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2010 Kia Sportage generations

Second generation facelift

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