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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Dowel pin of crankshaft should be positioned at 3° in relation to vertical center line.
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Dowel Pin Position
    G08806578Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Align the TDC marks (A) of the CVVT sprockets with the upper surface of the cylinder head to make No. 1 cylinder be positioned at TDC.
    Fig 2: TDC Marks On CVVT Sprockets
    G08806579Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Install the new O-rings (A).
    Fig 3: O-Rings
    G08806580Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Install the timing chain guide (A) and the timing chain (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Timing Chain & Guide
    G08806581Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: When installing a timing chain, align the timing marks on the sprockets with paint marks of the chain.
    Order: Crankshaft sprocket → Timing chain guide → Intake CVVT sprocket → Exhaust CVVT sprocket.
  5. Install the chain tensioner arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Chain Tensioner Arm
    G08806582Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Install the hydraulic tensioner (A) and remove the pin (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 6: Hydraulic Tensioner & Pin
    G08806583Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: Recheck the top dead center (TDC) marks on the crankshaft and camshaft.
  7. Install the timing chain cover.
    1. Before installing, remove the hardened sealant from the cylinder block and ladder frame surface.
    2. Apply the liquid gasket (TB 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H) on the surface between the cylinder head and the cylinder block.

      Width:  3 ~ 5 mm (0.1181~0.1969in.)

    3. Apply the liquid gasket, THREE BOND 1282B or THREE BOND 1216E on the water pump contact parts (A) of the timing chain cover and Hyundai Gray RTV or THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H on the rest parts (B). Reassemble the cover within 5 minutes.

      Width:  3.5 ~ 4.5 mm (0.1378 ~ 0.1772 in.)

      Fig 7: Liquid Gasket Applying Areas On Water Pump Components
      G08806584Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      CAUTION: Remove oil or dust on the surface surely.
    4. Align the dowel pin of the cylinder block and the holes of the oil pump.
    5. Tighten the bolts to install the timing chain cover (A).

      Tightening torque: 

      M8 bolts:

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

      M6 bolts:

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

      Fig 8: Timing Chain Cover
      G08806585Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      CAUTION: After the installation, do not crank engine or apply pressure on the cover for half an hour.
  8. Using the SST (09455-21200), reassemble the timing chain cover oil seal.
    Fig 9: Assembling Timing Chain Cover Oil Seal Using SST (09455-21200)
    G08806586Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Install the crankshaft pulley (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    127.5 ~ 137.3 N.m (13.0 ~ 14.0 kgf.m, 94.0 ~ 101.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Crankshaft Pulley & Bolt
    G08806587Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: There are two methods to hold the ring gear when installing or removing the crankshaft damper pulley.
    • Install the SST (09231-2B100) to hold the ring gear after removing the starter.
      Fig 11: Holding Ring Gear Using SST (09231-2B100)
      G08806588Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    • Install the SST (09231-3D100) to hold the ring gear after removing the dust cover.
    1. Remove the bracket (A).
      Fig 12: Bracket
      G08806589Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    2. Remove the dust cover (A) and unfasten the transaxle mounting bolt (B).
      Fig 13: Dust Cover & Transaxle Mounting Bolts
      G08806590Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    3. Adjust the length of the holder nuts (A) so that the front plate of the holder (B) puts in the ring gear (C) teeth.
    4. Adjust the angle of the links (D), and fasten the bolt 70 mm (2.7559 in) in the original mounted hole.
      Fig 14: Ring Gear, Holder, Nuts & Links
      G08806591Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    5. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the holder and links securely.
      Fig 15: Holder Installed
      G08806592Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    NOTE: When installing the pulley, the groove on the pulley should be positioned outside.
    Fig 16: Timing Marks On Crankshaft Pulley
    G08806593Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Install the water pump (A) with a gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 17: Water Pump
    G08806594Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Install the water pump pulley (A) and the drive belt idler (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
    2. 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
      Fig 18: Water Pump Pulley & Drive Belt Idler
      G08806595Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      CAUTION: Tighten the bolts diagonally.
  12. Install the engine support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

  13. Install the alternator bracket (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 19: Engine Support Bracket & Alternator Bracket
    G08806596Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  14. Install the engine mounting support bracket (B) and then connect the ground line (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Ground line bolt:

    10.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.1 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Nut (C):

    63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)

    Bolt (D) and nuts (E):

    49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 20: Engine Mounting Support Bracket, Ground Line, Mounting Bolts & Nuts
    G08806597Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  15. Install the alternator (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    M8 bolt:

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

    M10 bolt:

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

    Fig 21: Alternator
    G08806598Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  16. Install the drive belt (A).
    Fig 22: Engine Drive Belt Routing
    G08806599Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  17. Adjust tension by tightening the alternator tension adjust bolt (A). Refer to INSTALLATION

    Tension 

    New belt: 882.6 ~ 980.7N (90 ~ 100kg, 198.4 ~ 220.5lb)

    Used belt: 637.4 ~ 735.5N (65 ~ 75kg, 143.3 ~ 165.3lb)

    Fig 23: Alternator Tension Adjust Bolt
    G08806600Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  18. Before installing the cylinder head cover, remove oil, dust or hardened sealant from the timing chain cover and the cylinder head upper surface.
  19. After applying the liquid gasket, Hyundai Gray RTV or THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H on the cylinder head cover, reassemble the cover within five minutes.

    Width:  2.0 ~ 2.5 mm (0.0787~0.0984in.)

    Fig 24: Liquid Gasket Applying Areas On Cylinder Head Cover
    G08806601Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  20. Install the OCV (Oil Control Valve) adapter (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 25: Oil Control Valve Adapter
    G08806602Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION:
    • Keep the OCV adapter clean.
    • Make sure the O-rings on the front bearing cap are installed.
  21. Install the cylinder head cover (A) with a new gasket (B).
    Fig 26: Cylinder Head Cover & Gasket
    G08806603Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the disassembled gasket.
  22. Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts with the order and steps.

    Tightening torque: 

    1st step: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

    2nd step: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 27: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G08806604Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  23. Install the exhaust OCV (Oil Control Valve) (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 28: Exhaust Oil Control Valve
    G08806605Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  24. Install the ignition coils (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 29: Ignition Coils
    G08806606Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  25. Install the high pressure fuel pump (A) and the roller tappet (B). Refer to HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP .

    Tightening torque: 

    12.7 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.5kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 30: High Pressure Fuel Pump & Roller Tappet
    G08806607Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Before installing the high pressure fuel pump, position the roller tappet in the lowest position (BDC) by rotating the crankshaft. Otherwise the installation bolts may be broken because of tension of the pump spring.
    NOTE: Do not use already used bolt again.
    NOTE: When tightening the installation bolts of the high pressure fuel pump, tighten in turn the bolts in small step (0.5 turns) after tightening them with hand-screwed torque.
    CAUTION: Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped. In this case, use it after inspecting.
    CAUTION: Apply engine oil to the O-ring (A) of the high pressure fuel pump, the roller tappet (B), and the protrusion (C). Also apply engine oil to the groove where the protrusion is installed.
    Fig 31: High Pressure Fuel Pump O-Ring, Roller Tappet & Protrusion
    G08806608Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  26. Install the high pressure pipe (A). Refer to HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP .

    Tightening torque: 

    25.5 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.6 ~ 3.2kgf.m, 18.8 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 32: High Pressure Pipe
    G08806609Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the high pressure pipe.
  27. Install the vacuum pipe assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 33: Vacuum Pipe Assembly
    G08806610Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  28. Connect the fuel hose (A) and the PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) hose (B).
    Fig 34: Fuel Hose & Purge Control Solenoid Valve Hose
    G08806611Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  29. Connect the oxygen sensor connectors (A) and the condenser connector (B).
    Fig 35: Oxygen Sensor & Condenser Connectors
    G08806612Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  30. Connect the FPCV (Fuel pressure control valve) connector (A), the intake CMPS (Camshaft position sensor) connector (B) and the exhaust CMPS (Camshaft position sensor) connector (C).
    Fig 36: Fuel Pressure Control Valve, Intake & Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor Connectors
    G08806613Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  31. Connect the ignition coil connectors (A), the injector extension connector (B), the VIS (Variable intake system) connector (C) and the PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) connector (D).
    Fig 37: Ignition Coil, Injector Extension, Variable Intake System & Purge Control Solenoid Valve Connectors
    G08806614Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  32. Connect the intake OCV (Oil control valve) connector (A) and the exhaust OCV (Oil control valve) connector (B).
    Fig 38: Intake & Exhaust Oil Control Valve Connectors
    G08806615Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  33. Connect the A/C compressor switch connector (A), the alternator connector (B) and the cable from the alternator "B" terminal (C).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 39: A/C Compressor Switch Connector, Alternator Connector & Alternator "B" Terminal
    G08806616Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  34. Install the under covers (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 40: Under Cover
    G08806617Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  35. Install the RH front wheel.
  36. Install the air cleaner assembly.
    1. Install the air cleaner assembly (D) and then connect the air intake hose (C).

      Tightening torque: 

      Hose clamp bolt:

      2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)

      Air cleaner assembly bolts:

      7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

    2. Connect the breather hose (B).
    3. Install the air duct (A).
      Fig 41: Air Duct, Breather Hose, Air Intake Hose & Air Cleaner Assembly
      G08806618Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      NOTE:
      • Install the air intake hose while the plate of the hose clamp must be in line with the stopper of the hose.
      • Install the air intake hose while the groove of hose must be matched to the protrusion of the throttle body.
      Fig 42: Air Intake Hose Installation Position
      G08806619Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  37. Connect the battery negative terminal (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Without battery sensor:

    7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

    With battery sensor:

    4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)

    Fig 43: Battery Negative Terminal
    G08806620Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  38. Install the engine cover.
    CAUTION: Make sure the engine cover is installed before driving.