2017 Kia Cadenza Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2017 Kia Cadenza lug nut torque is 65-80 ft-lbs, tightened with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass. The wheel bolt pattern is 5x114.3.

Lug nut torque: 65-80 ft-lbs · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12x1.5 · Bolt pattern: 5x114.3.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2017 Kia Cadenza. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Hyundai/Kia lug-nut torque is 79-88 ft-lbs on nearly all passenger models, M12x1.5 thread, 21mm socket. The Tucson, Sportage, and Santa Fe all use the same fastener spec. Hyundai's oil drain plug threads are unusually fine-pitch and strip easily — always use a torque wrench, not feel.

Common fastener categories on the 2017 Kia Cadenza

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2017 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before reassembly.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2017 Kia Cadenza?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2017 Kia Cadenza is 65-80 ft-lbs, using a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2017 Kia Cadenza lug nuts?

The 2017 Kia Cadenza uses a 21mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2017 Kia Cadenza fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Kia Cadenza years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 2017 Kia Cadenza oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2017 Kia Cadenza suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 36 2017 Kia Cadenza fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2017 Kia Cadenza, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 2 of the 36 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2017 Kia Cadenza

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2017 Kia Cadenza. The lug nut uses a 21mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 65-80 ft-lbs at the all four wheels.

Engine — 2017 Kia Cadenza

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2017 Kia Cadenza, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold stud torques to 29-33 lb-ft (14mm drive, M10 x 1.5 thread). For the oil drain plug, plan for a N/A tool on a N/A stud; final torque is N/A (oil drain plug washer). Valve cover bolt tightens to 7-9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6 x 1.0 threads, located at the valve cover. The spark plug uses a 16mm drive on a 14mm x 1.25 thread, torqued to 15-22 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the engine block, the oil filter torques to Hand Tight + 3/4 Turn (Oil Filter Wrench drive, 3/4-16 UNF thread). For the oil pan, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 25-33 ft-lbs (oil drain plug). Engine mount bolt tightens to 47-62 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.25 threads, located at the engine mount. The intake manifold bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 14-17 lb-ft at the intake manifold.

Suspension — 2017 Kia Cadenza

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2017 Kia Cadenza — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. For the shock tower, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 33-43 ft-lbs (shock absorber upper mount nut). Front upper control arm bolt tightens to 72-87 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.25 threads, located at the control arm to frame. The ball joint pinch bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the ball joint to knuckle. OEM-verified spec. At the strut tower, the strut tower nut torques to 33-43 lb-ft (14mm drive, M10 x 1.5 thread). For the control arm to frame, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 101-116 ft-lbs (front lower control arm bolt). Lower control arm bolt tightens to 94-108 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the subframe. The shock absorber mount bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12 x 1.75 thread, torqued to 47-58 lb-ft at the shock mount. At the control arm, the control arm bolt torques to 72-87 lb-ft (18mm drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). For the sway bar end link, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 36-47 ft-lbs (sway bar link nut). Ball joint bolt tightens to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.75 threads, located at the ball joint. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. The shock absorber lower bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 101-116 ft-lbs at the shock to knuckle.

Oil Drain Plug — 2017 Kia Cadenza

Oil Drain Plug fasteners on the 2017 Kia Cadenza. Engine oil drain plug tightens to 29 ft-lb (39 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan.

Lug Nut — 2017 Kia Cadenza

Lug Nut fasteners on the 2017 Kia Cadenza. The wheel lug nut uses a 21mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lb (108 Nm) at the wheel.

Wheel — 2017 Kia Cadenza

Wheel fasteners on the 2017 Kia Cadenza. At the wheel center, the center cap retaining clip torques to N/A (N/A drive, N/A thread). For the wheel center cap, plan for a N/A tool on a N/A stud; final torque is Hand tight (center cap clip). Wheel stud tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on M12 x 1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub.

Transmission — 2017 Kia Cadenza

Transmission fasteners on the 2017 Kia Cadenza. For the transmission pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6 x 1.0 stud; final torque is 7-9 ft-lbs (transmission pan bolt). Crossmember bolt tightens to 65-80 lb-ft, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the transmission crossmember. The transmission mount bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 47-62 ft-lbs at the transmission mount. At the crossmember to frame, the transmission crossmember bolt torques to 65-80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14 x 1.5 thread).

Brake — 2017 Kia Cadenza

Brake fasteners on the 2017 Kia Cadenza. Caliper guide pin tightens to 16-23 lb-ft, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10 x 1.25 threads, located at the brake caliper. The brake rotor set screw uses a Phillips #2 drive on a M6 x 1.0 thread, torqued to 7-9 ft-lbs at the rotor to hub. At the brake rotor, the brake rotor screw torques to 5-7 lb-ft (Phillips #2 drive, M6 x 1.0 thread). For the caliper slide pin, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 16-23 ft-lbs (brake caliper guide pin bolt). Brake hose banjo bolt tightens to 18-22 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M10 x 1.0 threads, located at the brake hose connection. The caliper bracket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M14 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 58-72 lb-ft at the brake caliper bracket. At the caliper to bracket, the brake caliper mounting bolt torques to 58-72 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12 x 1.25 thread).

New to torquing wheels? Read our How lug nut torque works — the complete guide for star-pattern sequence, re-torque intervals, and how to read a lug spec — then use the 2017 Kia Cadenza numbers above.

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