2012 Kia Sportage Third generation Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Central nuts | 221.27–236.02 lbf⋅ft |
Propeller shaft intermediate bearing | 29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Propeller shaft | 36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft |
All Kia diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters D4FD-L engines | 8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines | 11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft |
All Kia diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters D4HA engines | 8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Differential oil drain plug | 36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Selector cable linkage | 11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Lower screws | 25.81–36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Upper screws | 44.25–59 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Lower screws | 30.98–33.93 lbf⋅ft |
Upper screws | 33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Torque converter | 33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug | 29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws | 29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Gearbox M5GF1 | 22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
Gearbox M6GF2 | 44.25–59 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
Gearbox M5GF1 | 25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
Gearbox M6GF2 | 22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
Gearbox A6LF2 | 25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft |
Differential gearbox | 29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 132.76–147.51 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Manual gearbox | 66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft |
With automatic gearbox | 33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 44.25–59 lbf⋅ft |
Transfer box onto transmission flange connection | 44.25–48.68 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 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
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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2012 Kia Sportage generations
In 2012 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.