2022 Kia Sorento Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2022 Kia Sorento lug nut torque is 87 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.

Lug nut torque: 87 ft-lbs · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2022 Kia Sorento. 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 2022 Kia Sorento

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 2022 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 2022 Kia Sorento?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2022 Kia Sorento is 87 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 2022 Kia Sorento lug nuts?

The 2022 Kia Sorento 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 2022 Kia Sorento 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 Sorento years

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

→ 2022 Kia Sorento oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2022 Kia Sorento suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 40 2022 Kia Sorento fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2022 Kia Sorento, 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 40 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data.

Wheels — 2022 Kia Sorento

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2022 Kia Sorento. The lug nut uses a 21mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 87 ft-lbs at the wheel hub.

Brakes — 2022 Kia Sorento

Brake fasteners on the 2022 Kia Sorento — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the caliper slide, the rear slide torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the caliper bracket, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (front bracket). Front brake caliper slide pin tightens to 22 ft-lb, takes a 12mm hex driver, runs on M10 threads, located at the front caliper. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The rear bracket uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 41 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the caliper slide, the front slide torques to 26 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Engine — 2022 Kia Sorento

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2022 Kia Sorento, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. plan for the right driver on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7-10 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt). Oil pan tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan. The valve cover uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the valve cover. The alternator mounting bolt torques to 30-40 ft-lbs (M10x1.25 thread). For the exhaust manifold, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (exhaust). Oil drain plug tightens to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan. The intake uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 19 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. The spark plug torques to 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm) (M14x1.25 thread).

Drivetrain — 2022 Kia Sorento

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2022 Kia Sorento — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. Transmission mount bolt tightens to 55-70 ft-lbs, runs on M12x1.25 threads. The axle nut front is a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 170-200 ft-lbs. At the front hub, the front axle hub nut torques to 214 ft-lb (32mm hex drive, M24 thread). plan for the right driver on a M24x1.5 stud; final torque is 170-200 ft-lbs (axle nut rear).

Suspension — 2022 Kia Sorento

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2022 Kia Sorento — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The rear shock absorber upper nut is a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 35-45 ft-lbs. At the control arm, the control arm torques to 65 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). plan for the right driver on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 25-35 ft-lbs (stabilizer bar link nut front). Sway bar tightens to 23 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the sway bar link. The front strut top mount nut is a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 30-40 ft-lbs. At the ball joint, the ball joint torques to 49 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). plan for the right driver on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 70-85 ft-lbs (front lower control arm front bolt). Rear shock absorber lower bolt tightens to 85-100 ft-lbs, runs on M14x1.5 threads. The strut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the strut top mount. The front lower control arm rear bolt torques to 70-85 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread).

Steering — 2022 Kia Sorento

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2022 Kia Sorento. The power steering pump bolt torques to 22-30 ft-lbs (M10x1.25 thread). plan for the right driver on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 30-38 ft-lbs (steering wheel center bolt). Tie rod end nut tightens to 25-33 ft-lbs, runs on M12x1.25 threads.

Body — 2022 Kia Sorento

Body fasteners on the 2022 Kia Sorento. plan for the right driver on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15-20 ft-lbs (hood hinge bolt).

Transmission — 2022 Kia Sorento

Transmission fasteners on the 2022 Kia Sorento. Flywheel tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the engine block. The cv axle nut uses a 24mm drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 160 ft-lbs at the rear axle. At the transmission mount, the trans mount torques to 44 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Wheel — 2022 Kia Sorento

Wheel fasteners on the 2022 Kia Sorento. The wheel lug nuts is a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm).

Brake — 2022 Kia Sorento

Brake fasteners on the 2022 Kia Sorento. The rear brake caliper bracket bolt torques to 50-65 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread). plan for the right driver on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 22-30 ft-lbs (front brake caliper guide pin bolt). OEM-verified spec. Front brake caliper bracket bolt tightens to 55-70 ft-lbs, runs on M12x1.25 threads. The rear brake caliper guide pin bolt is a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 20-28 ft-lbs. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

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 2022 Kia Sorento numbers above.

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