2017 Kia Rio Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2017 Kia Rio lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), tightened with a 17mm 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: 17mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2017 Kia Rio. 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 Rio

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 Rio?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2017 Kia Rio is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), using a 17mm 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 Rio lug nuts?

The 2017 Kia Rio uses a 17mm 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 Rio 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 Rio years

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

→ 2017 Kia Rio oil drain plug torque & size

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

→ 2017 Kia Rio engine & transmission mount torque specs

All 55 2017 Kia Rio fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2017 Kia Rio, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 3 of the 55 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data.

Brakes — 2017 Kia Rio

Brake fasteners on the 2017 Kia Rio — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. The front brake caliper slide pin uses a 12mm hex drive on a M10 thread, torqued to 20 ft-lb at the front caliper. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

Engine — 2017 Kia Rio

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2017 Kia Rio, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the cooling system, the water pump bolts torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 N·m) (17mm drive, M12 x 1.5 thread). plan for the right driver on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7-10 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt). Camshaft sprocket bolt tightens to 65 ft-lbs (88 N·m), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the valve train and timing system. The spark plug is a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 13-17 ft-lbs. At the main bearings and crankshaft, the crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer bolt torques to 108 ft-lbs (146 N·m) (27mm drive, M18 x 1.5 thread). plan for the right driver on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 30-40 ft-lbs (alternator mounting bolt). Cylinder head bolts tightens to 20 ft-lbs (27 N·m), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.5 threads, located at the cylinder head and engine block. The main bearing bolts uses a 24mm drive on a M16 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 63 ft-lbs (85 N·m) at the main bearings and crankshaft. At the intake and exhaust system, the intake manifold bolts torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 N·m) (17mm drive, M12 x 1.5 thread). For the valve train and timing system, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 23 ft-lbs (31 N·m) (timing belt/chain tensioner bolt). Engine block to transmission mounting bolts tightens to 43 ft-lbs (58 N·m), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the cylinder head and engine block. The engine block to engine mounting bolts uses a 21mm drive on a M14 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 43 ft-lbs (58 N·m) at the cylinder head and engine block. At the engine accessories, the oil filter housing bolt torques to 10 ft-lbs (14 N·m) (17mm drive, M12 x 1.5 thread). For the intake and exhaust system, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 20 ft-lbs (27 N·m) (exhaust manifold/headers bolts). Oil drain plug tightens to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm), runs on M14x1.5 threads. The spark plugs uses a 21mm drive on a M14 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 14 ft-lbs (19 N·m) at the ignition system.

Drivetrain — 2017 Kia Rio

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2017 Kia Rio — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. plan for the right driver on a M24x1.5 stud; final torque is 170-200 ft-lbs (axle nut front). Front axle hub nut tightens to 185 ft-lb, takes a 32mm hex driver, runs on M24x1.5 threads, located at the front hub. The axle nut rear is a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 170-200 ft-lbs. The transmission mount bolt torques to 55-70 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread).

Suspension — 2017 Kia Rio

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2017 Kia Rio — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Rear shock absorber lower bolt tightens to 85-100 ft-lbs, runs on M14x1.5 threads. The front strut top mount nut is a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 30-40 ft-lbs. The stabilizer bar link nut front torques to 25-35 ft-lbs (M10x1.25 thread). plan for the right driver on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 35-45 ft-lbs (rear shock absorber upper nut). Front lower control arm front bolt tightens to 70-85 ft-lbs, runs on M12x1.25 threads. The wheel hub bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 65-72 ft-lbs at the steering knuckle. The front lower control arm rear bolt torques to 70-85 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread).

Steering — 2017 Kia Rio

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2017 Kia Rio. The tie rod end nut is a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 25-33 ft-lbs. The steering wheel center bolt torques to 30-38 ft-lbs (M16x1.5 thread). plan for the right driver on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 22-30 ft-lbs (power steering pump bolt).

Body — 2017 Kia Rio

Body fasteners on the 2017 Kia Rio. At the fuel system, the fuel filler neck bolts torques to 9 ft-lbs (12 N·m) (10mm drive, M6 x 1.0 thread). For the electrical system, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6 x 1.0 stud; final torque is 5.5 ft-lbs (7.5 N·m) (battery terminal nuts). Trunk lid hinge bolts tightens to 17.5 ft-lbs (23.7 N·m), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the body panels. The fender bolts uses a 10mm drive on a M6 x 1.0 thread, torqued to 10 ft-lbs (13.5 N·m) at the body panels. At the fuel system, the fuel tank strap bolts torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 N·m) (13mm drive, M8 x 1.25 thread). For the body panels, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 20 ft-lbs (27 N·m) (door hinge bolts). Bumper mounting bolts tightens to 20 ft-lbs (27 N·m), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the body panels. The hood hinge bolts uses a 13mm drive on a M8 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 17.5 ft-lbs (23.7 N·m) at the body panels. The hood hinge bolt torques to 15-20 ft-lbs (M8x1.25 thread).

Brake — 2017 Kia Rio

Brake fasteners on the 2017 Kia Rio. plan for the right driver on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 50-65 ft-lbs (rear brake caliper bracket bolt). Front brake caliper guide pin bolt tightens to 22-30 ft-lbs, runs on M10x1.25 threads. OEM-verified spec. The rear brake caliper guide pin bolt is a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 20-28 ft-lbs. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. The front brake caliper bracket bolt torques to 55-70 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread).

Wheel — 2017 Kia Rio

Wheel fasteners on the 2017 Kia Rio. Wheel lug nuts tightens to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads.

Lug Nut — 2017 Kia Rio

Lug Nut fasteners on the 2017 Kia Rio. The wheel lug nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the wheel.

Transmission — 2017 Kia Rio

Transmission fasteners on the 2017 Kia Rio. At the transmission fluid system, the transmission drain and fill plugs torques to 36 ft-lbs (49 N·m) (21mm drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). For the transmission oil pan, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 11 ft-lbs (15 N·m) (transmission oil pan bolts). Transmission case bolts tightens to 35 ft-lbs (47 N·m), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10 x 1.5 threads, located at the transmission case. The transmission bellhousing bolts uses a 17mm drive on a M12 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 45 ft-lbs (61 N·m) at the transmission bellhousing. At the transmission mounting, the transmission mounting bolts torques to 43.5 ft-lbs (59 N·m) (17mm drive, M12 x 1.5 thread). For the transmission pan gasket, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 12.5 ft-lbs (17 N·m) (transmission pan gasket bolts). Transmission filter bolts tightens to 12.5 ft-lbs (17 N·m), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the transmission filter.

Wheels & Tires — 2017 Kia Rio

Wheels & Tires fasteners on the 2017 Kia Rio. For the 5 lug nuts per wheel, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (lug nut).

Oil Drain Plug — 2017 Kia Rio

Oil Drain Plug fasteners on the 2017 Kia Rio. Engine oil drain plug tightens to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm), takes a 16mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan.

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