Kia Sorento: Crankshaft Disassembly
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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
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To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while
holding the connector portion.
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Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
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Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No.1 piston is at top
dead center.
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Engine removal is required for this procedure.
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In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel
pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage
of the high pressure fuel. So don’t do any repair work right after engine
stops.
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Remove the ladder frame.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Ladder Frame")
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Check the connecting rod end play.
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Remove piston and connecting rod assemblies.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Piston And Connecting Rod")
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Remove crankshaft bearing cap and check oil clearance.
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Check the crankshaft end play.
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Lift the crankshaft (A) out of the engine, being careful not to damage
journals.
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Arrange the main bearings and thrust bearings in the correct
order.
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1. Crankshaft upper bearing
2. Thrust bearing
3. Crankshaft
4. Crankshaft lower bearing
5. Main bearing cap
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Check the crankshaft bearing oil clearance.
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To check main bearing-to-journal oil clearance, remove the main
caps and bearing ...
See also:
Vehicle load limit
Tire and loading information label
The label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your vehicle, the number
of people tha ...
Replacement
The injector combustion seal should be replaced new one to prevent leakage
after removing the injector.
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Remove the combustion seal (A) with a wire cutter.
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Electric power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the
engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may
still be steered, but it will require ...
Crankshaft Components
Crankshaft Inspection