Kia Sorento: Timing Chain Cover Installation
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Install the timing chain cover.
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Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material
from the gasket surfaces.
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The sealant locations on chain cover and on counter parts (cylinder
head, cylinder block, and ladder frame) must be free of engine
oil and etc.
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Before assembling the timing chain cover, liquid sealant Loctite
5900H or equivalent should be applied on the gap between cylinder
head and cylinder block. The part must be assembled within 5
minutes after sealant was applied.
Bead width: 3.0 mm (0.12
in.)
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After applying liquid sealant Loctite 5900H or equivalent on
the timing chain cover.
The part must be assembled within 5 minutes after sealant was
applied. Continuous bead of sealant should be applied to prevent
any path of oil leakage.
Bead width: 3.0 mm (0.12
in.)
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The dowel pins on the cylinder block and holes on the timing
chain cover should be used as a reference in order to assemble
the timing chain cover to be in exact position.
Tightening torque
Bolts A (M6 X 25) :
7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
Bolts B (M8 X 28) :
18.6 ~ 22.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 16.6 lb-ft)
Bolts C (M8 X 30) :
19.6 ~ 24.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)
Bolts D (M10 X 40) :
39.2 ~ 44.1 N.m (4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)
Bolts E (M10 X 45) :
39.2 ~ 44.1 N.m (4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)
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The engine starting or pressure tests should not be
performed within 30 minutes after the timing chain cover
was assembled.
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Install the crankshaft front oil seal.
(Refer to Timint System - "Front Oil Seal")
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Install the drive belt tensioner.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt Tensioner")
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Install the idler (A), the water pump pulley (B), the crankshaft pulley
(C) and the drive belt tensioner pulley (D).
Tightening torque
Idler (A) :
53.9 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.5 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
Water pump pulley (B) :
7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
Crankshaft pulley (C) :
166.6 ~ 176.4 N.m (17.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 122.9 ~ 130.1 lb-ft)
Drive belt tensioner pulley (D) :
53.9 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.5 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
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Tensioner pulley bolt is left-handed screw.
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Install the engine mounting support bracket and connect the ground line.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Mounting")
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Remove the jack from the ladder frame.
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Install the oil pan.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Oil Pan")
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Install the A/C compressor lower bolts.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "Compressor")
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Install the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
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Install cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head Cover")
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Install the under cover.
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Install the RH front wheel.
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Install the air cleaner assembly.
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Install the air duct.
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Install the engine cover.
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Connect the battery negative terminal.
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Add all the necessary fluids and check for leaks. Connect GDS. Check
for codes, note, and clear. Recheck.
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Refill engine with engine oil.
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Refill a transaxle with fluid.
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Refill a radiator and a reservoir tank with engine coolant.
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Clean battery posts and cable terminals and assemble.
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Inspect for fuel leakage.
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After assemble the fuel line, turn on the ignition switch (do
not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump runs for approximately
two seconds and fuelline pressurizes.
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Repeat this operation two or three times, then check for fuel
leakage at any point in the fuel line.
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Refill radiator and reservoir tank with engine coolant.
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Bleed air from the cooling system.
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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
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