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General Information: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Kia Forte5 and 2018 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Standard values, such as torques and certain adjustments, must be strictly observed in the reassembly of all parts.

If removed, the following parts should always be replaced with new ones.

  1. Oil seals
  2. Gaskets
  3. O-rings
  4. Lock washers
  5. Cotter pins (split pins)
  6. Plastic nuts
    Fig 1: Oil Seal, O-Rings, Gasket, Lock Washers, Plastic Nuts And Cotter Pins
    G12160586Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Depending on their location.

  7. Sealant should be applied to gaskets.
  8. Oil should be applied to the moving components of parts.
  9. Specified oil or grease should be applied to the prescribed locations (oil seals, etc.) before assembly.
Fig 2: Applying Grease To Components Of Parts
G12160587Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.