2024 Kia Carnival Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2024 Kia Carnival lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), 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.

Lug nut torque: 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2024 Kia Carnival. 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 2024 Kia Carnival

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 2024 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

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 2024 Kia Carnival?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2024 Kia Carnival is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), 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 2024 Kia Carnival lug nuts?

The 2024 Kia Carnival 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 2024 Kia Carnival 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 Carnival years

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

→ 2024 Kia Carnival oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2024 Kia Carnival suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2024 Kia Carnival engine & transmission mount torque specs

→ 2024 Kia Carnival axle nut torque spec (CV axle & hub nut)

All 52 2024 Kia Carnival fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2024 Kia Carnival, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 4 of the 52 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2024 Kia Carnival

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2024 Kia Carnival. The wheel center cap screw uses a 8mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs (9 Nm) at the wheel center cap.

Brakes — 2024 Kia Carnival

Brake fasteners on the 2024 Kia Carnival — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the rear caliper slide pins, the rear brake caliper slide pin bolt torques to 18-22 ft-lbs (25-30 Nm) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear caliper bracket to rear knuckle/axle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 58-73 ft-lbs (79-99 Nm) (rear brake caliper mounting bolt). Front brake caliper mounting bolt tightens to 95 ft-lbs (129 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front caliper bracket to steering knuckle. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The front brake caliper slide pin bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) at the front caliper slide pins. OEM-verified spec. At the rotor to hub flange (front and rear), the brake rotor retaining screw torques to 6-9 ft-lbs (8-12 Nm) (5mm hex (Phillips head on some) drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Engine — 2024 Kia Carnival

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2024 Kia Carnival, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the front timing chain cover, engine block, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 / M8x1.25 stud; final torque is M6: 7-9 ft-lbs (9-12 Nm); M8: 15-18 ft-lbs (20-24 Nm) (timing chain cover bolt). Oil filter cap tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 64mm cap wrench driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the engine top, oil filter housing. The spark plug uses a 5/8" (16mm) spark plug socket drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) at the cylinder head, 6 cylinders — 3.5l lambda ii v6. OEM-verified spec. At the engine block oil gallery, the oil pressure sensor torques to 9-13 ft-lbs (12-18 Nm) (27mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the ckp sensor on engine block near flywheel, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 6-9 ft-lbs (8-12 Nm) (crankshaft position sensor bolt). Crankshaft pulley bolt tightens to 177-221 ft-lbs (240-300 Nm), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the crankshaft front — harmonic balancer / pulley. The intake manifold bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 14-17 ft-lbs (19-23 Nm) at the intake manifold to cylinder head. At the valve cover, both banks (v6), the valve cover bolt torques to 7-9 ft-lbs (9-12 Nm) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the main bearing caps, crankshaft, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is Step 1: 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm); Step 2: +90° (main bearing cap bolt). Engine mount bolt (rear/torque rod) tightens to 58-72 ft-lbs (79-98 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear torque rod / roll stopper mount. The alternator bracket bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29-40 ft-lbs (39-54 Nm) at the alternator to engine bracket. At the connecting rod cap, crankshaft journal, the connecting rod bolt torques to Step 1: 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm); Step 2: +90° (14mm drive, M9x1.0 thread). For the engine oil pan, plan for a 17mm hex tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (oil drain plug). Camshaft position sensor bolt tightens to 6-9 ft-lbs (8-12 Nm), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the cmp sensor on cylinder head(s). The cylinder head bolt uses a 12mm hex (internal) / 14mm drive on a M11x1.25 thread, torqued to Step 1: 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm); Step 2: 58 ft-lbs (79 Nm); Step 3: +90°; Step 4: +90° at the cylinder head to block — both banks. At the front engine mount to subframe, the engine mount bolt (front) torques to 58-72 ft-lbs (79-98 Nm) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread).

Drivetrain — 2024 Kia Carnival

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2024 Kia Carnival — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. Front axle hub nut tightens to 184 ft-lb, takes a 32mm hex driver, runs on M24 threads, located at the front hub.

Suspension — 2024 Kia Carnival

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2024 Kia Carnival — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The subframe mounting bolt (front) uses a 21mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 118-133 ft-lbs (160-180 Nm) at the front subframe (cradle) to body — front bolts. At the top of front strut piston rod, strut tower, the front strut top nut (piston rod) torques to 44-51 ft-lbs (60-69 Nm) (19mm / 6mm hex drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front lower control arm rear bushing/ball joint bolt, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 73-87 ft-lbs (99-118 Nm) (front lower control arm rear bolt). Front strut tower nut (upper mount) tightens to 29-36 ft-lbs (39-49 Nm), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the strut upper mounting plate, strut tower (3 nuts). The rear strut lower bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 103-118 ft-lbs (140-160 Nm) at the rear strut lower mounting, rear knuckle. At the front subframe (cradle) to body — rear bolts, the subframe mounting bolt (rear) torques to 118-133 ft-lbs (160-180 Nm) (21mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the front strut lower clamp, steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 73-88 ft-lbs (99-119 Nm) (front strut-to-knuckle pinch bolt). Ball joint pinch bolt (lower) tightens to 73-87 ft-lbs (99-118 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the lower ball joint to steering knuckle. The rear strut top nut uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 29-36 ft-lbs (39-49 Nm) at the top of rear strut piston rod. At the rear sway bar link to strut / sway bar, the rear sway bar link nut torques to 44-51 ft-lbs (60-69 Nm) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front sway bar link to strut / sway bar, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 44-51 ft-lbs (60-69 Nm) (front sway bar link nut). Front lower control arm front bolt tightens to 73-87 ft-lbs (99-118 Nm), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front lower control arm front bushing bolt. The front hub nut (axle/spindle nut) uses a 32mm drive on a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 177-199 ft-lbs (240-270 Nm) at the front wheel hub / halfshaft nut.

Steering — 2024 Kia Carnival

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2024 Kia Carnival. At the steering column shaft to rack pinion coupler, the steering column intermediate shaft bolt torques to 15-18 ft-lbs (20-24 Nm) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the steering rack to subframe mounting, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 58-72 ft-lbs (79-98 Nm) (steering rack mount bolt). Tie rod end nut tightens to 29-43 ft-lbs (40-59 Nm), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle.

Body — 2024 Kia Carnival

Body fasteners on the 2024 Kia Carnival. For the seat belt lower anchor to floor/b-pillar, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 29-43 ft-lbs (39-59 Nm) (seat belt anchor bolt). Front seat mounting bolt tightens to 29-36 ft-lbs (39-49 Nm), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the seat track/rail to floor mounting. The sliding door track bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7-9 ft-lbs (9-12 Nm) at the power sliding door upper/lower track. At the hood hinge to hood panel and body, the hood hinge bolt torques to 12-16 ft-lbs (16-22 Nm) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Exhaust — 2024 Kia Carnival

Exhaust fasteners on the 2024 Kia Carnival. Exhaust pipe flange nut tightens to 29-36 ft-lbs (39-49 Nm), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the exhaust pipe to manifold / catalytic converter flange. The exhaust manifold nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22-25 ft-lbs (29-34 Nm) at the exhaust manifold studs, cylinder head. At the catalytic converter hanger/bracket to underbody, the catalytic converter bracket bolt torques to 22-29 ft-lbs (29-39 Nm) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Oil Drain Plug — 2024 Kia Carnival

Oil Drain Plug fasteners on the 2024 Kia Carnival. The engine oil drain plug uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) at the oil pan. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature.

Wheel Hardware — 2024 Kia Carnival

Wheel Hardware fasteners on the 2024 Kia Carnival. At the all wheels, the lug nut torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (21mm hex drive, M12x1.5 thread).

Lug Nut — 2024 Kia Carnival

Lug Nut fasteners on the 2024 Kia Carnival. For the wheel, plan for a 21mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (wheel lug nut).

Transmission — 2024 Kia Carnival

Transmission fasteners on the 2024 Kia Carnival. Transmission drain plug tightens to 29-36 ft-lbs (39-49 Nm), takes a 8mm hex (Allen) driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the automatic transmission pan drain. The transmission mount bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 58-72 ft-lbs (79-98 Nm) at the transmission mount to subframe/body. At the automatic transmission oil pan, the transmission pan bolt torques to 7-9 ft-lbs (9-12 Nm) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

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