2024 Kia Carnival Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 16 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2024 Kia Carnival — including the Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (torques to 73-87 ft-lbs (99-118 Nm), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread). Every value is safety-critical; verify against your service manual and use a calibrated torque wrench. Full bolt specs for the rest of the vehicle are linked below.

Control Arms & Ball Joints torque — 2024 Kia Carnival

On the 2024 Kia Carnival, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (torques to 73-87 ft-lbs (99-118 Nm), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Ball Joint Pinch Bolt (Lower) (torques to 73-87 ft-lbs (99-118 Nm), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (torques to 73-87 ft-lbs (99-118 Nm), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Hub Nut (Axle/Spindle Nut) (torques to 177-199 ft-lbs (240-270 Nm), 32mm socket, M24x1.5 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Struts, Shocks & Springs torque — 2024 Kia Carnival

On the 2024 Kia Carnival, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Front Strut Tower Nut (Upper Mount) (torques to 29-36 ft-lbs (39-49 Nm), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Rear Strut Top Nut (torques to 29-36 ft-lbs (39-49 Nm), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear Strut Lower Bolt (torques to 103-118 ft-lbs (140-160 Nm), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Strut Top Nut (Piston Rod) (torques to 44-51 ft-lbs (60-69 Nm), 19mm / 6mm hex socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Strut-to-Knuckle Pinch Bolt (torques to 73-88 ft-lbs (99-119 Nm), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Sway Bar & Stabilizer Links torque — 2024 Kia Carnival

On the 2024 Kia Carnival, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Front Sway Bar Link Nut (torques to 44-51 ft-lbs (60-69 Nm), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Rear Sway Bar Link Nut (torques to 44-51 ft-lbs (60-69 Nm), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Steering (Tie Rods & Linkage) torque — 2024 Kia Carnival

On the 2024 Kia Carnival, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 29-43 ft-lbs (40-59 Nm), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Steering Rack Mount Bolt (torques to 58-72 ft-lbs (79-98 Nm), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Bolt (torques to 15-18 ft-lbs (20-24 Nm), 12mm socket, M8x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Other Suspension Fasteners torque — 2024 Kia Carnival

On the 2024 Kia Carnival, the other suspension fasteners fasteners are: Subframe Mounting Bolt (Rear) (torques to 118-133 ft-lbs (160-180 Nm), 21mm socket, M16x1.5 thread); Subframe Mounting Bolt (Front) (torques to 118-133 ft-lbs (160-180 Nm), 21mm socket, M16x1.5 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

How to torque Carnival suspension & steering fasteners

Torque suspension and steering fasteners with the vehicle at ride height (wheels loaded) wherever a bushing is involved — tightening a control-arm or sway-bar bushing bolt with the suspension hanging pre-loads the rubber and it fails early. Clean the threads, start every fastener by hand to avoid cross-threading, and make the final pass with a calibrated torque wrench rather than an impact gun. Ball-joint and tie-rod castle nuts take a new cotter pin; never back a castle nut off to line up the hole — only tighten to the next slot.

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