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Repair procedures: Installation

  1. Install the tensioner adapter (A) and the timing chain guide bolts (B).

    Tightening torque 

    Tensioner adapter bolts:

    21.6 ~ 25.5N.m (2.2 ~ 2.6kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 18.8lb-ft)

    Timing chain guide bolts:

    21.6 ~ 25.5N.m (2.2 ~ 2.6kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 18.8lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Installing Timing Chain Guide Bolts Using Tensioner Adapter
    G08829639Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Install the crankshaft sprocket (A) with the friction plates (B).
    NOTE: Completely fix the four friction plate clips and the sprocket groove.
    Align the key-home of the friction plate with the key-home of the sprocket.
    Be careful for the clip not to be folded.
    The timing mark (yellow color) should be toward engine front.
    The bigger side of crankshaft sprocket outer diameter [ø45.7mm (1.7992in.)] should be toward crankshaft.
    The block is placed at bottom up before install the timing chain system and timing chain cover assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket And Friction Plates
    G08829640Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: The mark of friction plate should be placed top. (Engine is placed bottom up)
    Fig 3: Identifying Mark On Top Of Friction Plate
    G08829641Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Install the oil pump chain (B) with the oil pump sprocket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    21.6 ~ 25.5N.m (2.2 ~ 2.6kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 18.8lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pump Chain And Sprocket
    G08829642Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Install the oil pump tensioner (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pump Tensioner
    G08829643Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Install the LH timing chain guide (A) and the chain (B). Insert the guide to the fixing pipe of guide bolt with the chain.
    Fig 6: Identifying LH Timing Chain Guide And Chain
    G08829644Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: The chain color link (yellow) should be toward engine front.
    Align the timing mark of the friction plate and crankshaft sprocket.
  6. Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    21.6 ~ 25.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 18.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Identifying LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    G08829645Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Hold the LH timing chain, guide and arm using the timing chain locking tool (SST: 09231-2J600).
    Fig 8: Holding LH Timing Chain, Guide And Arm Using Timing Chain Locking Tool (09231-2J600)
    G08829646Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Install the RH timing chain guide (A) and the chain (B). Insert the guide to the fixing pipe of guide bolt with the chain.
    Fig 9: Identifying RH Timing Chain Guide And Chain
    G08829647Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: The chain color link (yellow) should be toward engine front.
    Align the timing mark of the friction plate and crankshaft sprocket.
  9. Install the RH timing chain tensioner arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    21.6 ~ 25.5 N.m (2.2 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 18.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Identifying RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    G08829648Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Hold the RH timing chain, guide and the arm using the timing chain locking tool (SST: 09231-2J600).
    Fig 11: Holding RH Timing Chain, Guide And Arm Using Timing Chain Locking Tool (09231-2J600)
    G08829649Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Pull out the oil pump tensioner stopper pin, and make sure tension is set. And confirm the timing chain align mark again.
    Fig 12: Identifying Timing Chain Alignment Mark
    G08829650Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: Confirm that the "shoe" area of oil pump tensioner is protruding.
    Friction plate mark, timing chain color link (yellow) and crankshaft sprocket mark (yellow) should be matched.
  12. Install the timing chain lower cover.
    NOTE: Assemble the timing chain lower cover with engine bottom up condition.
    1. The sealant locations on chain lower cover and on counter parts (cylinder head, cylinder block, and lower oil pan) must be free of engine oil and etc.
    2. Install the new gasket (A) to the timing chain lower cover.
      Fig 13: Identifying Timing Chain Lower Cover Gasket
      G08829651Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    3. Apply liquid sealant LT 5900H or equivalent on timing chain lower cover. The part must be assembled within 5 minutes after sealant was applied.

      Sealant should be applied in a continuous beed in each of the areas indicated below.

      Bead width  : ø2.5 ± 0.5mm

      Fig 14: Identifying Liquid Sealant Applying Areas On Timing Chain Lower Cover
      G08829652Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      Fig 15: Identifying Bead Width On Timing Chain Lower Cover
      G08829653Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      NOTE:
      • During timing chain lower cover installation, care not to take off applied sealant on the timing chain lower cover by contact with other parts.
      • Apply sealant in a 4.0 ± 0.5mm wide spot for the 4 T-joints (D).
    4. The dowel pins on the cylinder block and holes on the timing chain lower cover should be used as a reference in order to assemble the timing chain lower cover to be in exact position.

      Tightening torque: 

      23.5 ~ 25.5 N.m (2.4 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 18.8 lb-ft)

      [Front] 

      Fig 16: Identifying Dowel Pins On Cylinder Block (Front)
      G08829654Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

      [Rear] 

      Fig 17: Identifying Dowel Pins On Cylinder Block (Rear)
      G08829655Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    5. Running the engine or performing a pressure test should not be performed within 30 minutes of assembly.
  13. Install the cylinder head assembly. (Refer to Cylinder Head )
    NOTE: Before install the cylinder head assembly, place the engine up right.
  14. Install the camshaft and camshaft carrier assembly. (Refer to Cylinder Head )
  15. Remove the SST from the timing chain guide and the timing chain tensioner arm.
  16. Install the timing chain to the CVVT sprocket. (Refer to Cylinder Head )
    Fig 18: Identifying Timing Chain On CVVT Sprocket (1 Of 2)
    G08829656Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 19: Identifying Timing Chain On CVVT Sprocket (2 Of 2)
    G08829657Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the below procedure. Crankshaft sprocket → Timing chain guide → Exhaust CVVT sprocket → Intake CVVT sprocket. (LH Bank) Crankshaft sprocket → Timing chain guide → Intake CVVT sprocket → Exhaust CVVT sprocket. (RH Bank) The timing mark of each sprockets should be matched with timing mark (orange color link) of timing chain during installation.
  17. Install the timing chain tensioner. (Refer to Cylinder Head )
  18. After rotating the crankshaft 2 revolutions in regular direction (clockwise viewed from front), confirm the timing mark.
    NOTE: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
    Turning the crankshaft counter clockwise before building up oil pressure in the hydraulic timing chain tensioner may result in the chain disengaging from the sprocket teeth.
  19. Install the O-ring (A) to the water temperature control assembly.
    Fig 20: Identifying Water Temperature Control Assembly O-Ring
    G08829658Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  20. Install the water temperature control assembly (A) and the water outlet fitting (B).

    Tightening torque 

    Water temperature control assembly bolts:

    16.7 ~ 19.6 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.0 kgf.m, 12.3 ~ 14.5 lb-ft)

    Water outlet fitting bolts (M8):

    16.7 ~ 19.6 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.0 kgf.m, 12.3 ~ 14.5 lb-ft)

    Water outlet fitting bolt (M6):

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 21: Identifying Water Temperature Control Assembly And Water Outlet Fitting
    G08829659Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  21. Install the water pump (A) with a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 ~ 24.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 22: Identifying Water Pump
    G08829660Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  22. Using SST (09231-2J300, 09231-H1100), Install the front oil seal (A).
    Fig 23: Installing Front Oil Seal Using SST (09231-2J300, 09231-H1100)
    G08829661Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  23. Install the crankshaft pulley (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    392.3~ 402.1N.m (40.0~41.0kgf.m, 289.3~ 296.6lb-ft)

    Fig 24: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley
    G08829662Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: Use the SST (ring gear stopper, 09231-2B100) to install the crankshaft pulley bolt, after remove the starter.
    Fig 25: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Using SST (09231-2B100)
    G08829663Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  24. Install the upper oil pan.
    1. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old gasket material from the gasket surfaces.
    2. Before assembling the oil pan, the liquid sealant LT 5900H or equivalent should be applied on upper oil pan. The part must be assembled within 5 minutes after the sealant was applied.

      Bead width  : 2.5mm (0.1in)

      Fig 26: Identifying Sealant Applying Areas On Upper Oil Pan
      G08829664Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      NOTE:
      • Clean the sealing face before assembling two parts.
      • Remove harmful foreign materials on the sealing face before applying sealant.
      • When applying sealant gasket, sealant must not protrude into the inside of oil pan.
      • To prevent leakage of oil, apply sealant gasket to the inner threads of the bolt holes.
    3. Install the upper oil pan.
      Fig 27: Identifying Upper Oil Pan
      G08829665Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

      Uniformly tighten the bolts in several passes.

      Tightening torque: 

      9.8 ~ 11.8N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7lb-ft)

      Fig 28: Identifying Upper Oil Pan Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G08829666Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  25. Install the lower oil pan.
    1. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old gasket material from the gasket surfaces.
    2. Before assembling the oil pan, the liquid sealant LT5900H or equivalent should be applied on lower oil pan. The part must be assembled within 5 minutes after the sealant was applied.

      Bead width  : 2.5mm (0.1in)

      Fig 29: Identifying Sealant Applying Areas On Lower Oil Pan
      G08829667Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      NOTE:
      • Clean the sealing face before assembling two parts.
      • Remove harmful foreign materials on the sealing face before applying sealant.
      • When applying sealant gasket, sealant must not protrude into the inside of oil pan.
      • To prevent leakage of oil, apply sealant gasket to the inner threads of the bolt holes.
    3. Install the lower oil pan (A).
      Fig 30: Identifying Lower Oil Pan
      G08829668Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

      Uniformly tighten the bolts in several passes.

      Tightening torque: 

      9.8 ~ 11.8N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7lb-ft)

      Fig 31: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G08829669Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  26. Install the oil filter & cooler assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 ~ 23.5N.m (2.0 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 17.4lb-ft)

    Fig 32: Identifying Oil Filter & Cooler Assembly
    G08829670Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  27. Install the water pump pulley (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 ~ 23.5N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)

    NOTE: Tighten each bolt gradually in a criss-cross pattern until the final tightening torque has been reached.
    Fig 33: Identifying Water Pump Pulley
    G08829671Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  28. Install the drive belt tensioner (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 ~ 23.5N.m (2.0 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 17.4lb-ft)

    Fig 34: Identifying Drive Belt Tensioner
    G08829672Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  29. Install the drive belt idler (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    37.3 ~ 41.2N.m (3.8 ~ 4.2kgf.m, 27.5 ~ 30.4lb-ft)

    Fig 35: Identifying Drive Belt Idler
    G08829673Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  30. Install the air conditioner compressor (A). (Refer to Compressor )
    Fig 36: Identifying Air Conditioner Compressor
    G08829674Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  31. Install the alternator bracket (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Bolts (B) 4EA:

    29.4 ~ 41.2N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4lb-ft)

    Bolt (C) 1EA:

    19.6 ~ 26.5N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5lb-ft)

    Fig 37: Identifying Alternator Bracket And Mounting Bolts
    G08829675Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  32. Install the alternator (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    29.4 ~ 41.2N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4lb-ft)

    Fig 38: Identifying Alternator
    G08829676Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  33. Install the removed parts. (Refer to Cylinder Head )